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 |
| 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.