Fattah-1 vs 9K720 Iskander
The Fattah-1 and the 9K720 Iskander are both Ballistic missiles. The Fattah-1 has a range of 1,400 km — 2.8x the 9K720 Iskander's 500 km. The Fattah-1 reaches 18,522 km/h vs 7,285 km/h for the 9K720 Iskander. The Fattah-1 carries a 450 kg warhead vs 710 kg for the 9K720 Iskander. The Fattah-1 uses Maneuverable reentry vehicle guidance, while the 9K720 Iskander relies on Inertial guidance, optical, GPS / GLONASS. The 9K720 Iskander entered service 17 years before the Fattah-1 (2006 vs 2023).
| Iranian ballistic missile, entered service in 2023, incorporates a maneuverable reentry vehicle. | |
| Origin | 🇮🇷 Iran |
| Category | Ballistic |
| Type | Medium Range Ballistic Missile |
| Manufacturer | Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps |
| Service year | 2023 |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Range | 1,400.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 15.1 ◉ |
| Weight | -- kg |
| Warhead | 450.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | NA |
| Diameter | -- mm |
| Guidance | Maneuverable reentry vehicle |
| Warhead type | Conventional |
| 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 Fattah-1 or 9K720 Iskander?
The Fattah-1 has a longer range at 1,400 km compared to the 9K720 Iskander's 500 km.
Which is faster, the Fattah-1 or 9K720 Iskander?
The Fattah-1 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 15.1 compared to the 9K720 Iskander's Mach 5.9.
Which has a larger warhead, the Fattah-1 or 9K720 Iskander?
The 9K720 Iskander carries a larger warhead at 710 kg compared to the Fattah-1's 450 kg.
Which is heavier, the Fattah-1 or 9K720 Iskander?
The 9K720 Iskander is heavier at 4,615 kg compared to the Fattah-1's 0 kg.
Which is longer, the Fattah-1 or 9K720 Iskander?
The 9K720 Iskander is longer at 7.30 meters compared to the Fattah-1's 0.00 meters.
What guidance systems do the Fattah-1 and 9K720 Iskander use?
The Fattah-1 uses Maneuverable reentry vehicle guidance while the 9K720 Iskander uses Inertial guidance, optical, GPS / GLONASS guidance.
Which entered service first, the Fattah-1 or 9K720 Iskander?
The 9K720 Iskander entered service first in 2006, 17 years before the Fattah-1 which entered service in 2023.