Hwasong-15 vs M-4
The Hwasong-15 and the M-4 are both Ballistic missiles. The Hwasong-15 has a range of 13,000 km — 2.6x the M-4's 5,000 km. The Hwasong-15 reaches 18,522 km/h vs 18,500 km/h for the M-4. Launch weight is 72,000 kg for the Hwasong-15 vs 36,000 kg for the M-4. The M-4 entered service 32 years before the Hwasong-15 (1985 vs 2017).
| North Korean ICBM, first tested in 2017, can deliver a 1000 kg warhead. | |
| Origin | 🇰🇵 North Korea |
| Category | Ballistic |
| Type | Intercontinental Ballistic Missile |
| Manufacturer | North Korea |
| Service year | 2017 |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Range | 13,000.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 15.1 ◉ |
| Weight | 72,000 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 1000.0 kg |
| Length | 22.50 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 2400 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | -- |
| Warhead type | Nuclear weapon |
| Range | 5,000.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 15.1 ◉ |
| Weight | 36,000 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | -- kg |
| Length | 11.50 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 1930 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial |
| Warhead type | 6 nuclear MIRV TN71 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the Hwasong-15 or M-4?
The Hwasong-15 has a longer range at 13,000 km compared to the M-4's 5,000 km.
Which is faster, the Hwasong-15 or M-4?
The Hwasong-15 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 15.1 compared to the M-4's Mach 15.1.
Which has a larger warhead, the Hwasong-15 or M-4?
The Hwasong-15 carries a larger warhead at 1,000 kg compared to the M-4's 0 kg.
Which is heavier, the Hwasong-15 or M-4?
The Hwasong-15 is heavier at 72,000 kg compared to the M-4's 36,000 kg.
Which is longer, the Hwasong-15 or M-4?
The Hwasong-15 is longer at 22.50 meters compared to the M-4's 11.50 meters.
Which entered service first, the Hwasong-15 or M-4?
The M-4 entered service first in 1985, 32 years before the Hwasong-15 which entered service in 2017.