Hwasong-12 vs 9K720 Iskander
Hwasong-12 vs 9K720 Iskander at a glance — range 4,500 vs 500 km, speed 20,800 vs 7,285 km/h, warhead 650 vs 710 kg, launch weight 24,700 vs 4,615 kg.
Specifications
|
Hwasong-12 |
9K720 Iskander |
| Origin |
🇰🇵 North Korea |
🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category |
Ballistic |
Ballistic |
| Type |
Intermediate-range ballistic missile |
Short-range ballistic missile |
| Manufacturer |
North Korea |
Votkinsk |
| Service year |
2017 |
2006 |
| Number produced |
26 units |
900 units |
| Estimated unit price |
NA |
$3 million |
| Range |
4,500.0 km |
500.0 km |
| Maximum speed |
Mach 16.8 |
Mach 5.9 |
| Weight |
24,700 kg |
4,615 kg |
| Warhead |
650.0 kg |
710.0 kg |
| Length |
16.50 m |
7.30 m |
| Diameter |
1500 mm |
920 mm |
| Guidance |
Inertial |
Inertial guidance, optical, GPS / GLONASS |
| Warhead type |
Conventional; possibly nuclear-capable |
Thermonuclear weapon |
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Which has longer range, the Hwasong-12 or 9K720 Iskander?
The Hwasong-12 has a longer range at 4,500 km compared to the 9K720 Iskander's 500 km.
Which is faster, the Hwasong-12 or 9K720 Iskander?
The Hwasong-12 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 16.8 compared to the 9K720 Iskander's Mach 5.9.
Which has a larger warhead, the Hwasong-12 or 9K720 Iskander?
The 9K720 Iskander carries a larger warhead at 710 kg compared to the Hwasong-12's 650 kg.
Which is heavier, the Hwasong-12 or 9K720 Iskander?
The Hwasong-12 is heavier at 24,700 kg compared to the 9K720 Iskander's 4,615 kg.
Which is longer, the Hwasong-12 or 9K720 Iskander?
The Hwasong-12 is longer at 16.50 meters compared to the 9K720 Iskander's 7.30 meters.
What guidance systems do the Hwasong-12 and 9K720 Iskander use?
The Hwasong-12 uses Inertial guidance while the 9K720 Iskander uses Inertial guidance, optical, GPS / GLONASS guidance.
Which entered service first, the Hwasong-12 or 9K720 Iskander?
The 9K720 Iskander entered service first in 2006, 11 years before the Hwasong-12 which entered service in 2017.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hwasong-12 or 9K720 Iskander?
The 9K720 Iskander has been produced in greater numbers with 900 units compared to 26 units of the Hwasong-12.