Ghaznavi vs 9K720 Iskander
Ghaznavi vs 9K720 Iskander at a glance — range 300 vs 500 km, speed 6,509 vs 7,285 km/h, warhead 700 vs 710 kg, launch weight 5,256 vs 4,615 kg.
Specifications
|
Ghaznavi |
9K720 Iskander |
| Origin |
🇵🇰 Pakistan |
🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category |
Ballistic |
Ballistic |
| Type |
Short range ballistic missile |
Short-range ballistic missile |
| Manufacturer |
PMO |
Votkinsk |
| Service year |
2004 |
2006 |
| Number produced |
30 units |
900 units |
| Estimated unit price |
NA |
$3 million |
| Range |
300.0 km |
500.0 km |
| Maximum speed |
Mach 5.3 |
Mach 5.9 |
| Weight |
5,256 kg |
4,615 kg |
| Warhead |
700.0 kg |
710.0 kg |
| Length |
8.50 m |
7.30 m |
| Diameter |
800 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 Ghaznavi or 9K720 Iskander?
The 9K720 Iskander has a longer range at 500 km compared to the Ghaznavi's 300 km.
Which is faster, the Ghaznavi or 9K720 Iskander?
The 9K720 Iskander is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 5.9 compared to the Ghaznavi's Mach 5.3.
Which has a larger warhead, the Ghaznavi or 9K720 Iskander?
The 9K720 Iskander carries a larger warhead at 710 kg compared to the Ghaznavi's 700 kg.
Which is heavier, the Ghaznavi or 9K720 Iskander?
The Ghaznavi is heavier at 5,256 kg compared to the 9K720 Iskander's 4,615 kg.
Which is longer, the Ghaznavi or 9K720 Iskander?
The Ghaznavi is longer at 8.50 meters compared to the 9K720 Iskander's 7.30 meters.
What guidance systems do the Ghaznavi and 9K720 Iskander use?
The Ghaznavi uses Inertial, Terminal guidance while the 9K720 Iskander uses Inertial guidance, optical, GPS / GLONASS guidance.
Which entered service first, the Ghaznavi or 9K720 Iskander?
The Ghaznavi entered service first in 2004, 2 years before the 9K720 Iskander which entered service in 2006.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ghaznavi or 9K720 Iskander?
The 9K720 Iskander has been produced in greater numbers with 900 units compared to 30 units of the Ghaznavi.