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Dongfeng DF-26 vs 9K720 Iskander

Dongfeng DF-26 vs 9K720 Iskander at a glance — range 4,000 vs 500 km, speed 22,226 vs 7,285 km/h, warhead 1,800 vs 710 kg, launch weight 20,000 vs 4,615 kg.

Specifications
Dongfeng DF-26 9K720 Iskander
Origin 🇨🇳 China 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Ballistic Ballistic
Type Intermediate-range ballistic missile Short-range ballistic missile
Manufacturer China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation Votkinsk
Service year 2016 2006
Number produced -- units 900 units
Estimated unit price NA $3 million
Range 4,000.0 km 500.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 18.0 Mach 5.9
Weight 20,000 kg 4,615 kg
Warhead 1800.0 kg 710.0 kg
Length 14.00 m 7.30 m
Diameter 1400 mm 920 mm
Guidance Terminal-stage sensors Inertial guidance, optical, GPS / GLONASS
Warhead type Thermonuclear and conventional Thermonuclear weapon
Scale Comparison
DONGFENG DF-26 14 m 9K720 ISKANDER 7.30 m 1.75 m
Performance Radar Chart
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the Dongfeng DF-26 or 9K720 Iskander?
The Dongfeng DF-26 has a longer range at 4,000 km compared to the 9K720 Iskander's 500 km.
Which is faster, the Dongfeng DF-26 or 9K720 Iskander?
The Dongfeng DF-26 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 18.0 compared to the 9K720 Iskander's Mach 5.9.
Which has a larger warhead, the Dongfeng DF-26 or 9K720 Iskander?
The Dongfeng DF-26 carries a larger warhead at 1,800 kg compared to the 9K720 Iskander's 710 kg.
Which is heavier, the Dongfeng DF-26 or 9K720 Iskander?
The Dongfeng DF-26 is heavier at 20,000 kg compared to the 9K720 Iskander's 4,615 kg.
Which is longer, the Dongfeng DF-26 or 9K720 Iskander?
The Dongfeng DF-26 is longer at 14.00 meters compared to the 9K720 Iskander's 7.30 meters.
What guidance systems do the Dongfeng DF-26 and 9K720 Iskander use?
The Dongfeng DF-26 uses Terminal-stage sensors guidance while the 9K720 Iskander uses Inertial guidance, optical, GPS / GLONASS guidance.
Which entered service first, the Dongfeng DF-26 or 9K720 Iskander?
The 9K720 Iskander entered service first in 2006, 10 years before the Dongfeng DF-26 which entered service in 2016.