Ghauri vs 9K720 Iskander
Ghauri vs 9K720 Iskander at a glance — range 1,500 vs 500 km, speed 6,509 vs 7,285 km/h, warhead 750 vs 710 kg, launch weight 20,000 vs 4,615 kg.
Specifications
|
Ghauri |
9K720 Iskander |
| Origin |
🇵🇰 Pakistan |
🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category |
Ballistic |
Ballistic |
| Type |
Medium range ballistic missile |
Short-range ballistic missile |
| Manufacturer |
Kahuta Research Laboratories |
Votkinsk |
| Service year |
2003 |
2006 |
| Number produced |
30 units |
900 units |
| Estimated unit price |
NA |
$3 million |
| Range |
1,500.0 km |
500.0 km |
| Maximum speed |
Mach 5.3 |
Mach 5.9 |
| Weight |
20,000 kg |
4,615 kg |
| Warhead |
750.0 kg |
710.0 kg |
| Length |
15.85 m |
7.30 m |
| Diameter |
1350 mm |
920 mm |
| Guidance |
Inertial, Terminal |
Inertial guidance, optical, GPS / GLONASS |
| Warhead type |
Thermonuclear |
Thermonuclear weapon |
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Which has longer range, the Ghauri or 9K720 Iskander?
The Ghauri has a longer range at 1,500 km compared to the 9K720 Iskander's 500 km.
Which is faster, the Ghauri or 9K720 Iskander?
The 9K720 Iskander is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 5.9 compared to the Ghauri's Mach 5.3.
Which has a larger warhead, the Ghauri or 9K720 Iskander?
The Ghauri carries a larger warhead at 750 kg compared to the 9K720 Iskander's 710 kg.
Which is heavier, the Ghauri or 9K720 Iskander?
The Ghauri is heavier at 20,000 kg compared to the 9K720 Iskander's 4,615 kg.
Which is longer, the Ghauri or 9K720 Iskander?
The Ghauri is longer at 15.85 meters compared to the 9K720 Iskander's 7.30 meters.
What guidance systems do the Ghauri and 9K720 Iskander use?
The Ghauri uses Inertial, Terminal guidance while the 9K720 Iskander uses Inertial guidance, optical, GPS / GLONASS guidance.
Which entered service first, the Ghauri or 9K720 Iskander?
The Ghauri entered service first in 2003, 3 years before the 9K720 Iskander which entered service in 2006.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ghauri or 9K720 Iskander?
The 9K720 Iskander has been produced in greater numbers with 900 units compared to 30 units of the Ghauri.