Hwasong-12 vs Hwasong-17
Overview
The Hwasong-12 and the Hwasong-17 are both Ballistic missiles.
The Hwasong-17 has a range of 15,000 km — 3.3x the Hwasong-12's 4,500 km. The Hwasong-12 reaches 20,800 km/h vs 27,165 km/h for the Hwasong-17. The Hwasong-12 carries a 650 kg warhead vs 3500 kg for the Hwasong-17. Launch weight is 24,700 kg for the Hwasong-12 vs 150,000 kg for the Hwasong-17.
The Hwasong-12 has been produced in 26 units vs 12 for the Hwasong-17. The Hwasong-12 entered service 3 years before the Hwasong-17 (2017 vs 2020).
| North Korean ballistic missile, entered service in 2017, with a maximum range of 6,000 km. | |
| Origin | 🇰🇵 North Korea |
| Category | Ballistic |
| Type | Intermediate-range ballistic missile |
| Manufacturer | North Korea |
| Service year | 2017 |
| Number produced | 26 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| North Korean ICBM, entered service in 2020, with a maximum range of 15,000 kilometers. | |
| Origin | 🇰🇵 North Korea |
| Category | Ballistic |
| Type | Intercontinental Ballistic Missile |
| Manufacturer | North Korea |
| Service year | 2020 |
| Number produced | 12 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Range | 4,500.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 17.0 ◉ |
| Weight | 24,700 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 650.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 16.50 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 1500 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial |
| Warhead type | Conventional; possibly nuclear-capable |
| Range | 15,000.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 22.2 ◉ |
| Weight | 150,000 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 3500.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 26.00 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 2900 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | -- |
| Warhead type | Nuclear weapon |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the Hwasong-12 or Hwasong-17?
The Hwasong-17 has a longer range at 15,000 km compared to the Hwasong-12's 4,500 km.
Which is faster, the Hwasong-12 or Hwasong-17?
The Hwasong-17 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 22.2 compared to the Hwasong-12's Mach 17.0.
Which has a larger warhead, the Hwasong-12 or Hwasong-17?
The Hwasong-17 carries a larger warhead at 3,500 kg compared to the Hwasong-12's 650 kg.
Which is heavier, the Hwasong-12 or Hwasong-17?
The Hwasong-17 is heavier at 150,000 kg compared to the Hwasong-12's 24,700 kg.
Which is longer, the Hwasong-12 or Hwasong-17?
The Hwasong-17 is longer at 26.00 meters compared to the Hwasong-12's 16.50 meters.
Which entered service first, the Hwasong-12 or Hwasong-17?
The Hwasong-12 entered service first in 2017, 3 years before the Hwasong-17 which entered service in 2020.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hwasong-12 or Hwasong-17?
The Hwasong-12 has been produced in greater numbers with 26 units compared to 12 units of the Hwasong-17.