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Jericho vs Nodong I

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Specifications
Jericho Nodong I
Origin 🇮🇱 Israel 🇰🇵 North Korea
Category Ballistic Ballistic
Type Medium range ballistic missile Medium range ballistic missile
Manufacturer IDF North Korean State Industry
Service year 2011 1998
Number produced -- units 300 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Range 500.0 km 1,300.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 16.3 Mach 7.0
Weight 6,500 kg 16,500 kg
Warhead 400.0 kg 800.0 kg
Length 13.40 m 16.20 m
Diameter 800 mm 1360 mm
Guidance Inertial with terminal guidance Inertial
Warhead type TNT or nuclear Conventional or Nuclear
Scale Comparison
JERICHO 13.40 m NODONG I 16.20 m 1.75 m
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Overview

The Jericho and the Nodong I are both Ballistic missiles.

The Nodong I has a range of 1,300 km — 2.6:1 the Jericho's 500 km. The Jericho reaches 20,000 km/h vs 8,600 km/h for the Nodong I. The Jericho carries a 400 kg warhead vs 800 kg for the Nodong I. Launch weight is 6,500 kg for the Jericho vs 16,500 kg for the Nodong I. The Jericho uses Inertial with terminal guidance guidance, while the Nodong I relies on Inertial.

The Nodong I entered service 13 years before the Jericho (1998 vs 2011).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the Jericho or Nodong I?
The Nodong I has a longer range at 1,300 km compared to the Jericho's 500 km.
Which is faster, the Jericho or Nodong I?
The Jericho is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 16.3 compared to the Nodong I's Mach 7.0.
Which has a larger warhead, the Jericho or Nodong I?
The Nodong I carries a larger warhead at 800 kg compared to the Jericho's 400 kg.
Which is heavier, the Jericho or Nodong I?
The Nodong I is heavier at 16,500 kg compared to the Jericho's 6,500 kg.
Which is longer, the Jericho or Nodong I?
The Nodong I is longer at 16.20 meters compared to the Jericho's 13.40 meters.
What guidance systems do the Jericho and Nodong I use?
The Jericho uses Inertial with terminal guidance guidance while the Nodong I uses Inertial guidance.
Which entered service first, the Jericho or Nodong I?
The Nodong I entered service first in 1998, 13 years before the Jericho which entered service in 2011.