Agni-II vs 9K720 Iskander

Overview

The Agni-II and the 9K720 Iskander are both Ballistic missiles.

The Agni-II has a range of 3,500 km — 7.0x the 9K720 Iskander's 500 km. The Agni-II reaches 12,600 km/h vs 7,285 km/h for the 9K720 Iskander. The Agni-II carries a 1000 kg warhead vs 710 kg for the 9K720 Iskander. Launch weight is 16,000 kg for the Agni-II vs 4,615 kg for the 9K720 Iskander. The Agni-II uses RLG-INS, multi-GNSS, and Radar scene matching guidance, while the 9K720 Iskander relies on Inertial guidance, optical, GPS / GLONASS.

The Agni-II has been produced in 12 units vs 900 for the 9K720 Iskander. Unit cost is $4.1M for the Agni-II vs $3M for the 9K720 Iskander. The 9K720 Iskander entered service 4 years before the Agni-II (2006 vs 2010).

Agni-II

Indian ballistic missile, with a 3,500 km range, entered service in 2010.
Origin 🇮🇳 India
Category Ballistic
Type Medium Range Ballistic Missile
Manufacturer Bharat Dynamics Limited
Service year 2010
Number produced 12 units
Estimated unit price $4.1 million
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9K720 Iskander

Russian short-range ballistic missile, entered service in 2006, using inertial and optical guidance.
Origin 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Ballistic
Type Short-range ballistic missile
Manufacturer Votkinsk
Service year 2006
Number produced 900 units
Estimated unit price $3 million
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Agni-II

Range 3,500.0 km ◉
Maximum speed Mach 10.3 ◉
Weight 16,000 kg ◉
Warhead 1000.0 kg ◉
Length 21.00 m ◉
Diameter 1300 mm ◉
Guidance RLG-INS, multi-GNSS, and Radar scene matching
Warhead type Strategic nuclear weapon and conventional high explosive

9K720 Iskander

Range 500.0 km ◉
Maximum speed Mach 5.9 ◉
Weight 4,615 kg ◉
Warhead 710.0 kg ◉
Length 7.30 m ◉
Diameter 920 mm ◉
Guidance Inertial guidance, optical, GPS / GLONASS
Warhead type Thermonuclear weapon

Performance Radar Chart

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the Agni-II or 9K720 Iskander?
The Agni-II has a longer range at 3,500 km compared to the 9K720 Iskander's 500 km.
Which is faster, the Agni-II or 9K720 Iskander?
The Agni-II is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 10.3 compared to the 9K720 Iskander's Mach 5.9.
Which has a larger warhead, the Agni-II or 9K720 Iskander?
The Agni-II carries a larger warhead at 1,000 kg compared to the 9K720 Iskander's 710 kg.
Which is heavier, the Agni-II or 9K720 Iskander?
The Agni-II is heavier at 16,000 kg compared to the 9K720 Iskander's 4,615 kg.
Which is longer, the Agni-II or 9K720 Iskander?
The Agni-II is longer at 21.00 meters compared to the 9K720 Iskander's 7.30 meters.
What guidance systems do the Agni-II and 9K720 Iskander use?
The Agni-II uses RLG-INS, multi-GNSS, and Radar scene matching guidance while the 9K720 Iskander uses Inertial guidance, optical, GPS / GLONASS guidance.
Which entered service first, the Agni-II or 9K720 Iskander?
The 9K720 Iskander entered service first in 2006, 4 years before the Agni-II which entered service in 2010.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Agni-II or 9K720 Iskander?
The 9K720 Iskander has been produced in greater numbers with 900 units compared to 12 units of the Agni-II.

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