ABM-1 Galosh vs 9K720 Iskander
The ABM-1 Galosh and the 9K720 Iskander are both Ballistic missiles. Range is 350 km for the ABM-1 Galosh vs 500 km for the 9K720 Iskander. The ABM-1 Galosh reaches 4,900 km/h vs 7,285 km/h for the 9K720 Iskander. Launch weight is 32,700 kg for the ABM-1 Galosh vs 4,615 kg for the 9K720 Iskander. The ABM-1 Galosh uses Radar command guidance guidance, while the 9K720 Iskander relies on Inertial guidance, optical, GPS / GLONASS. The ABM-1 Galosh has been produced in 64 units vs 900 for the 9K720 Iskander. The ABM-1 Galosh entered service 28 years before the 9K720 Iskander (1978 vs 2006).
| Russian anti-ballistic missile, entered service in 1978, using radar command guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇷🇺 Russia, 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Ballistic |
| Type | Anti-ballistic missile |
| Manufacturer | Vympel |
| Service year | 1978 |
| Number produced | 64 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Range | 350.0 km â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 4.0 â—‰ |
| Weight | 32,700 kg â—‰ |
| Warhead | -- kg |
| Length | 19.80 m â—‰ |
| Diameter | 2570 mm â—‰ |
| Guidance | Radar command guidance |
| Warhead type | Thermonuclear |
| Range | 500.0 km â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 5.9 â—‰ |
| Weight | 4,615 kg â—‰ |
| Warhead | 710.0 kg |
| Length | 7.30 m â—‰ |
| Diameter | 920 mm â—‰ |
| Guidance | Inertial guidance, optical, GPS / GLONASS |
| Warhead type | Thermonuclear weapon |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the ABM-1 Galosh or 9K720 Iskander?
The 9K720 Iskander has a longer range at 500 km compared to the ABM-1 Galosh's 350 km.
Which is faster, the ABM-1 Galosh or 9K720 Iskander?
The 9K720 Iskander is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 5.9 compared to the ABM-1 Galosh's Mach 4.0.
Which has a larger warhead, the ABM-1 Galosh or 9K720 Iskander?
The 9K720 Iskander carries a larger warhead at 710 kg compared to the ABM-1 Galosh's 0 kg.
Which is heavier, the ABM-1 Galosh or 9K720 Iskander?
The ABM-1 Galosh is heavier at 32,700 kg compared to the 9K720 Iskander's 4,615 kg.
Which is longer, the ABM-1 Galosh or 9K720 Iskander?
The ABM-1 Galosh is longer at 19.80 meters compared to the 9K720 Iskander's 7.30 meters.
What guidance systems do the ABM-1 Galosh and 9K720 Iskander use?
The ABM-1 Galosh uses Radar command guidance guidance while the 9K720 Iskander uses Inertial guidance, optical, GPS / GLONASS guidance.
Which entered service first, the ABM-1 Galosh or 9K720 Iskander?
The ABM-1 Galosh entered service first in 1978, 28 years before the 9K720 Iskander which entered service in 2006.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the ABM-1 Galosh or 9K720 Iskander?
The 9K720 Iskander has been produced in greater numbers with 900 units compared to 64 units of the ABM-1 Galosh.