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Nodong I vs R36M / RS-20

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Specifications
Nodong I R36M / RS-20
Origin 🇰🇵 North Korea 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Ballistic Ballistic
Type Medium range ballistic missile Intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM)
Manufacturer North Korean State Industry OKB-586
Service year 1998 1988
Number produced 300 units 308 units
Estimated unit price NA $7 million
Range 1,300.0 km 16,000.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 7.0 Mach 22.9
Weight 16,500 kg 211,100 kg
Warhead 800.0 kg 8800.0 kg
Length 16.20 m 32.20 m
Diameter 1360 mm 3000 mm
Guidance Inertial Inertial, autonomous
Warhead type Conventional or Nuclear 10 nuclear MIRV
Scale Comparison
NODONG I 16.20 m R36M / RS-20 32.20 m 1.75 m
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Overview

The Nodong I and the R36M / RS-20 are both Ballistic missiles.

The R36M / RS-20 has a range of 16,000 km — 12:1 the Nodong I's 1,300 km. The Nodong I reaches 8,600 km/h vs 28,000 km/h for the R36M / RS-20. The Nodong I carries a 800 kg warhead vs 8800 kg for the R36M / RS-20. Launch weight is 16,500 kg for the Nodong I vs 211,100 kg for the R36M / RS-20. The Nodong I uses Inertial guidance, while the R36M / RS-20 relies on Inertial, autonomous.

The Nodong I has been produced in 300 units vs 308 for the R36M / RS-20. The R36M / RS-20 entered service 10 years before the Nodong I (1988 vs 1998).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the Nodong I or R36M / RS-20?
The R36M / RS-20 has a longer range at 16,000 km compared to the Nodong I's 1,300 km.
Which is faster, the Nodong I or R36M / RS-20?
The R36M / RS-20 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 22.9 compared to the Nodong I's Mach 7.0.
Which has a larger warhead, the Nodong I or R36M / RS-20?
The R36M / RS-20 carries a larger warhead at 8,800 kg compared to the Nodong I's 800 kg.
Which is heavier, the Nodong I or R36M / RS-20?
The R36M / RS-20 is heavier at 211,100 kg compared to the Nodong I's 16,500 kg.
Which is longer, the Nodong I or R36M / RS-20?
The R36M / RS-20 is longer at 32.20 meters compared to the Nodong I's 16.20 meters.
What guidance systems do the Nodong I and R36M / RS-20 use?
The Nodong I uses Inertial guidance while the R36M / RS-20 uses Inertial, autonomous guidance.
Which entered service first, the Nodong I or R36M / RS-20?
The R36M / RS-20 entered service first in 1988, 10 years before the Nodong I which entered service in 1998.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Nodong I or R36M / RS-20?
The R36M / RS-20 has been produced in greater numbers with 308 units compared to 300 units of the Nodong I.