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Dongfeng DF-17 vs 9K720 Iskander

Dongfeng DF-17 vs 9K720 Iskander at a glance — range 2,500 vs 500 km, speed 12,348 vs 7,285 km/h, launch weight 15,000 vs 4,615 kg.

Specifications
Dongfeng DF-17 9K720 Iskander
Origin 🇨🇳 China 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Ballistic Ballistic
Type Medium-range ballistic missile Short-range ballistic missile
Manufacturer China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology Votkinsk
Service year 2019 2006
Number produced -- units 900 units
Estimated unit price NA $3 million
Range 2,500.0 km 500.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 10.1 Mach 5.9
Weight 15,000 kg 4,615 kg
Warhead -- kg 710.0 kg
Length 11.00 m 7.30 m
Diameter -- mm 920 mm
Guidance Inertial with BeiDou updates; DF-ZF hypersonic glide vehicle terminal Inertial guidance, optical, GPS / GLONASS
Warhead type Thermonuclear or Conventional Thermonuclear weapon
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the Dongfeng DF-17 or 9K720 Iskander?
The Dongfeng DF-17 has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the 9K720 Iskander's 500 km.
Which is faster, the Dongfeng DF-17 or 9K720 Iskander?
The Dongfeng DF-17 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 10.1 compared to the 9K720 Iskander's Mach 5.9.
Which has a larger warhead, the Dongfeng DF-17 or 9K720 Iskander?
The 9K720 Iskander carries a larger warhead at 710 kg compared to the Dongfeng DF-17's 0 kg.
Which is heavier, the Dongfeng DF-17 or 9K720 Iskander?
The Dongfeng DF-17 is heavier at 15,000 kg compared to the 9K720 Iskander's 4,615 kg.
Which is longer, the Dongfeng DF-17 or 9K720 Iskander?
The Dongfeng DF-17 is longer at 11.00 meters compared to the 9K720 Iskander's 7.30 meters.
What guidance systems do the Dongfeng DF-17 and 9K720 Iskander use?
The Dongfeng DF-17 uses Inertial with BeiDou updates; DF-ZF hypersonic glide vehicle terminal guidance while the 9K720 Iskander uses Inertial guidance, optical, GPS / GLONASS guidance.
Which entered service first, the Dongfeng DF-17 or 9K720 Iskander?
The 9K720 Iskander entered service first in 2006, 13 years before the Dongfeng DF-17 which entered service in 2019.