Hwasong-17 vs Shahab-1

Overview

The Hwasong-17 and the Shahab-1 are both Ballistic missiles.

The Hwasong-17 has a range of 15,000 km — 50:1 the Shahab-1's 300 km. The Hwasong-17 reaches 27,165 km/h vs 6,000 km/h for the Shahab-1. The Hwasong-17 carries a 3500 kg warhead vs 1000 kg for the Shahab-1. Launch weight is 150,000 kg for the Hwasong-17 vs 5,860 kg for the Shahab-1.

The Shahab-1 entered service 33 years before the Hwasong-17 (1987 vs 2020).

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
Iranian ballistic missile, entered service in 1987, carries a 1000 kg warhead.
Origin 🇮🇷 Iran
Category Ballistic
Type Tactical SRBM
Manufacturer Iran
Service year 1987
Number produced -- units
Estimated unit price NA
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
Range 300.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 4.9
Weight 5,860 kg
Warhead 1000.0 kg
Length 10.94 m
Diameter 885 mm
Guidance Inertial
Warhead type High-explosive

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the Hwasong-17 or Shahab-1?
The Hwasong-17 has a longer range at 15,000 km compared to the Shahab-1's 300 km.
Which is faster, the Hwasong-17 or Shahab-1?
The Hwasong-17 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 22.2 compared to the Shahab-1's Mach 4.9.
Which has a larger warhead, the Hwasong-17 or Shahab-1?
The Hwasong-17 carries a larger warhead at 3,500 kg compared to the Shahab-1's 1,000 kg.
Which is heavier, the Hwasong-17 or Shahab-1?
The Hwasong-17 is heavier at 150,000 kg compared to the Shahab-1's 5,860 kg.
Which is longer, the Hwasong-17 or Shahab-1?
The Hwasong-17 is longer at 26.00 meters compared to the Shahab-1's 10.94 meters.
Which entered service first, the Hwasong-17 or Shahab-1?
The Shahab-1 entered service first in 1987, 33 years before the Hwasong-17 which entered service in 2020.