Ghauri vs 9K720 Iskander
The Ghauri and the 9K720 Iskander are both Ballistic missiles. The Ghauri has a range of 1,500 km — 3.0x the 9K720 Iskander's 500 km. The Ghauri reaches 6,509 km/h vs 7,285 km/h for the 9K720 Iskander. The Ghauri carries a 750 kg warhead vs 710 kg for the 9K720 Iskander. Launch weight is 20,000 kg for the Ghauri vs 4,615 kg for the 9K720 Iskander. The Ghauri uses Inertial, Terminal guidance, while the 9K720 Iskander relies on Inertial guidance, optical, GPS / GLONASS. The Ghauri has been produced in 30 units vs 900 for the 9K720 Iskander. The Ghauri entered service 3 years before the 9K720 Iskander (2003 vs 2006).
| Pakistani ballistic missile, entered service in 2003, manufactured by Kahuta Research Laboratories. | |
| Origin | 🇵🇰 Pakistan |
| Category | Ballistic |
| Type | Medium range ballistic missile |
| Manufacturer | Kahuta Research Laboratories |
| Service year | 2003 |
| Number produced | 30 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Range | 1,500.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 5.3 ◉ |
| Weight | 20,000 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 750.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 15.85 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 1350 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial, Terminal |
| Warhead type | Thermonuclear |
| 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 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.