Emad vs 9K720 Iskander
The Emad and the 9K720 Iskander are both Ballistic missiles. The Emad has a range of 1,700 km — 3.4x the 9K720 Iskander's 500 km. The Emad reaches 13,582 km/h vs 7,285 km/h for the 9K720 Iskander. The Emad carries a 750 kg warhead vs 710 kg for the 9K720 Iskander. The Emad uses Advanced guidance and control system, SATNAV guidance, while the 9K720 Iskander relies on Inertial guidance, optical, GPS / GLONASS. The 9K720 Iskander entered service 9 years before the Emad (2006 vs 2015).
| Iranian ballistic missile, with a 1,700 km range, uses SATNAV for guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇮🇷 Iran |
| Category | Ballistic |
| Type | Medium Range Ballistic Missile |
| Manufacturer | Iranian |
| Service year | 2015 |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Range | 1,700.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 11.1 ◉ |
| Weight | -- kg |
| Warhead | 750.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | NA |
| Diameter | 1250 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Advanced guidance and control system, SATNAV |
| Warhead type | Chemical, biological or 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 Emad or 9K720 Iskander?
The Emad has a longer range at 1,700 km compared to the 9K720 Iskander's 500 km.
Which is faster, the Emad or 9K720 Iskander?
The Emad is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 11.1 compared to the 9K720 Iskander's Mach 5.9.
Which has a larger warhead, the Emad or 9K720 Iskander?
The Emad carries a larger warhead at 750 kg compared to the 9K720 Iskander's 710 kg.
Which is heavier, the Emad or 9K720 Iskander?
The 9K720 Iskander is heavier at 4,615 kg compared to the Emad's 0 kg.
Which is longer, the Emad or 9K720 Iskander?
The 9K720 Iskander is longer at 7.30 meters compared to the Emad's 0.00 meters.
What guidance systems do the Emad and 9K720 Iskander use?
The Emad uses Advanced guidance and control system, SATNAV guidance while the 9K720 Iskander uses Inertial guidance, optical, GPS / GLONASS guidance.
Which entered service first, the Emad or 9K720 Iskander?
The 9K720 Iskander entered service first in 2006, 9 years before the Emad which entered service in 2015.