Hwasong-12 vs 9K720 Iskander
Overview
The Hwasong-12 and the 9K720 Iskander are both Ballistic missiles.
The Hwasong-12 has a range of 4,500 km — 9.0x the 9K720 Iskander's 500 km. The Hwasong-12 reaches 20,800 km/h vs 7,285 km/h for the 9K720 Iskander. The Hwasong-12 carries a 650 kg warhead vs 710 kg for the 9K720 Iskander. Launch weight is 24,700 kg for the Hwasong-12 vs 4,615 kg for the 9K720 Iskander. The Hwasong-12 uses Inertial guidance, while the 9K720 Iskander relies on Inertial guidance, optical, GPS / GLONASS.
The Hwasong-12 has been produced in 26 units vs 900 for the 9K720 Iskander. The 9K720 Iskander entered service 11 years before the Hwasong-12 (2006 vs 2017).
| North Korean ballistic missile, entered service in 2017, with a maximum range of 6,000 km. | |
| Origin | 🇰🇵 North Korea |
| Category | Ballistic |
| Type | Intermediate-range ballistic missile |
| Manufacturer | North Korea |
| Service year | 2017 |
| Number produced | 26 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Range | 4,500.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 17.0 ◉ |
| Weight | 24,700 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 650.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 16.50 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 1500 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial |
| Warhead type | Conventional; possibly nuclear-capable |
| 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 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 17.0 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.