ASMP-A vs 9K720 Iskander
The ASMP-A and the 9K720 Iskander are both Ballistic missiles. Range is 500 km for the ASMP-A vs 500 km for the 9K720 Iskander. The ASMP-A reaches 3,704 km/h vs 7,285 km/h for the 9K720 Iskander. Launch weight is 840 kg for the ASMP-A vs 4,615 kg for the 9K720 Iskander. The ASMP-A uses Guidage inertiel programmé guidance, while the 9K720 Iskander relies on Inertial guidance, optical, GPS / GLONASS. The ASMP-A has been produced in 54 units vs 900 for the 9K720 Iskander. Unit cost is $15M for the ASMP-A vs $3M for the 9K720 Iskander. The 9K720 Iskander entered service 4 years before the ASMP-A (2006 vs 2010).
| French ballistic missile, entered service in 2010, with a range of 500 km. | |
| Origin | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Ballistic |
| Type | Pre-strategic Nuclear Missile |
| Manufacturer | MBDA |
| Service year | 2010 |
| Number produced | 54 units |
| Estimated unit price | $15 million |
| Range | 500.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 3.0 ◉ |
| Weight | 840 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | -- kg |
| Length | 5.40 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 350 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Guidage inertiel programmé |
| Warhead type | Tête nucléaire aéroportée |
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the ASMP-A or 9K720 Iskander?
Both the ASMP-A and 9K720 Iskander have the same range of 500 km.
Which is faster, the ASMP-A or 9K720 Iskander?
The 9K720 Iskander is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 5.9 compared to the ASMP-A's Mach 3.0.
Which has a larger warhead, the ASMP-A or 9K720 Iskander?
The 9K720 Iskander carries a larger warhead at 710 kg compared to the ASMP-A's 0 kg.
Which is heavier, the ASMP-A or 9K720 Iskander?
The 9K720 Iskander is heavier at 4,615 kg compared to the ASMP-A's 840 kg.
Which is longer, the ASMP-A or 9K720 Iskander?
The 9K720 Iskander is longer at 7.30 meters compared to the ASMP-A's 5.40 meters.
What guidance systems do the ASMP-A and 9K720 Iskander use?
The ASMP-A uses Guidage inertiel programmé guidance while the 9K720 Iskander uses Inertial guidance, optical, GPS / GLONASS guidance.
Which entered service first, the ASMP-A or 9K720 Iskander?
The 9K720 Iskander entered service first in 2006, 4 years before the ASMP-A which entered service in 2010.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the ASMP-A or 9K720 Iskander?
The 9K720 Iskander has been produced in greater numbers with 900 units compared to 54 units of the ASMP-A.