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Hwasong-12 vs RS-24 Yars

Hwasong-12 vs RS-24 Yars at a glance — range 4,500 vs 12,000 km, speed 20,800 vs 30,625 km/h, warhead 650 vs 1,200 kg, launch weight 24,700 vs 49,600 kg.

Specifications
Hwasong-12 RS-24 Yars
Origin 🇰🇵 North Korea 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Ballistic Ballistic
Type Intermediate-range ballistic missile Intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM)
Manufacturer North Korea Votkinsk
Service year 2017 2010
Number produced 26 units 210 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Range 4,500.0 km 12,000.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 16.8 Mach 24.8
Weight 24,700 kg 49,600 kg
Warhead 650.0 kg 1200.0 kg
Length 16.50 m 22.50 m
Diameter 1500 mm 2000 mm
Guidance Inertial Inertial with Glonass
Warhead type Conventional; possibly nuclear-capable Mirv warheads
Scale Comparison
HWASONG-12 16.50 m RS-24 YARS 22.50 m 1.75 m
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the Hwasong-12 or RS-24 Yars?
The RS-24 Yars has a longer range at 12,000 km compared to the Hwasong-12's 4,500 km.
Which is faster, the Hwasong-12 or RS-24 Yars?
The RS-24 Yars is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 24.8 compared to the Hwasong-12's Mach 16.8.
Which has a larger warhead, the Hwasong-12 or RS-24 Yars?
The RS-24 Yars carries a larger warhead at 1,200 kg compared to the Hwasong-12's 650 kg.
Which is heavier, the Hwasong-12 or RS-24 Yars?
The RS-24 Yars is heavier at 49,600 kg compared to the Hwasong-12's 24,700 kg.
Which is longer, the Hwasong-12 or RS-24 Yars?
The RS-24 Yars is longer at 22.50 meters compared to the Hwasong-12's 16.50 meters.
What guidance systems do the Hwasong-12 and RS-24 Yars use?
The Hwasong-12 uses Inertial guidance while the RS-24 Yars uses Inertial with Glonass guidance.
Which entered service first, the Hwasong-12 or RS-24 Yars?
The RS-24 Yars entered service first in 2010, 7 years before the Hwasong-12 which entered service in 2017.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hwasong-12 or RS-24 Yars?
The RS-24 Yars has been produced in greater numbers with 210 units compared to 26 units of the Hwasong-12.