Hwasong-15 vs 9K720 Iskander
The Hwasong-15 and the 9K720 Iskander are both Ballistic missiles. The Hwasong-15 has a range of 13,000 km — 26:1 the 9K720 Iskander's 500 km. The Hwasong-15 reaches 18,522 km/h vs 7,285 km/h for the 9K720 Iskander. The Hwasong-15 carries a 1000 kg warhead vs 710 kg for the 9K720 Iskander. Launch weight is 72,000 kg for the Hwasong-15 vs 4,615 kg for the 9K720 Iskander. The 9K720 Iskander entered service 11 years before the Hwasong-15 (2006 vs 2017).
| North Korean ICBM, first tested in 2017, can deliver a 1000 kg warhead. | |
| Origin | 🇰🇵 North Korea |
| Category | Ballistic |
| Type | Intercontinental Ballistic Missile |
| Manufacturer | North Korea |
| Service year | 2017 |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Range | 13,000.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 15.1 ◉ |
| Weight | 72,000 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 1000.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 22.50 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 2400 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | -- |
| Warhead type | Nuclear weapon |
| 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-15 or 9K720 Iskander?
The Hwasong-15 has a longer range at 13,000 km compared to the 9K720 Iskander's 500 km.
Which is faster, the Hwasong-15 or 9K720 Iskander?
The Hwasong-15 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 15.1 compared to the 9K720 Iskander's Mach 5.9.
Which has a larger warhead, the Hwasong-15 or 9K720 Iskander?
The Hwasong-15 carries a larger warhead at 1,000 kg compared to the 9K720 Iskander's 710 kg.
Which is heavier, the Hwasong-15 or 9K720 Iskander?
The Hwasong-15 is heavier at 72,000 kg compared to the 9K720 Iskander's 4,615 kg.
Which is longer, the Hwasong-15 or 9K720 Iskander?
The Hwasong-15 is longer at 22.50 meters compared to the 9K720 Iskander's 7.30 meters.
Which entered service first, the Hwasong-15 or 9K720 Iskander?
The 9K720 Iskander entered service first in 2006, 11 years before the Hwasong-15 which entered service in 2017.