Dongfeng DF-4 vs 9K720 Iskander
Overview
The Dongfeng DF-4 and the 9K720 Iskander are both Ballistic missiles.
The Dongfeng DF-4 has a range of 5,500 km — 11:1 the 9K720 Iskander's 500 km. The Dongfeng DF-4 reaches 22,000 km/h vs 7,285 km/h for the 9K720 Iskander. The Dongfeng DF-4 carries a 2190 kg warhead vs 710 kg for the 9K720 Iskander. Launch weight is 82,000 kg for the Dongfeng DF-4 vs 4,615 kg for the 9K720 Iskander. The Dongfeng DF-4 uses Astro-inertial guidance guidance, while the 9K720 Iskander relies on Inertial guidance, optical, GPS / GLONASS.
The Dongfeng DF-4 entered service 31 years before the 9K720 Iskander (1975 vs 2006).
| Chinese ICBM, entered service in 1975, using astro-inertial guidance systems. | |
| Origin | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Ballistic |
| Type | Intercontinental Ballistic Missile |
| Manufacturer | Factory 211 (Capital Astronautics Co.) |
| Service year | 1975 |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Range | 5,500.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 18.0 ◉ |
| Weight | 82,000 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 2190.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 28.05 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 2250 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Astro-inertial guidance |
| Warhead type | Nuclear |
| 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 Dongfeng DF-4 or 9K720 Iskander?
The Dongfeng DF-4 has a longer range at 5,500 km compared to the 9K720 Iskander's 500 km.
Which is faster, the Dongfeng DF-4 or 9K720 Iskander?
The Dongfeng DF-4 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-4 or 9K720 Iskander?
The Dongfeng DF-4 carries a larger warhead at 2,190 kg compared to the 9K720 Iskander's 710 kg.
Which is heavier, the Dongfeng DF-4 or 9K720 Iskander?
The Dongfeng DF-4 is heavier at 82,000 kg compared to the 9K720 Iskander's 4,615 kg.
Which is longer, the Dongfeng DF-4 or 9K720 Iskander?
The Dongfeng DF-4 is longer at 28.05 meters compared to the 9K720 Iskander's 7.30 meters.
What guidance systems do the Dongfeng DF-4 and 9K720 Iskander use?
The Dongfeng DF-4 uses Astro-inertial guidance guidance while the 9K720 Iskander uses Inertial guidance, optical, GPS / GLONASS guidance.
Which entered service first, the Dongfeng DF-4 or 9K720 Iskander?
The Dongfeng DF-4 entered service first in 1975, 31 years before the 9K720 Iskander which entered service in 2006.