Hwasong-17 vs 9K720 Iskander
The Hwasong-17 and the 9K720 Iskander are both Ballistic missiles. The Hwasong-17 has a range of 15,000 km — 30:1 the 9K720 Iskander's 500 km. The Hwasong-17 reaches 27,165 km/h vs 7,285 km/h for the 9K720 Iskander. The Hwasong-17 carries a 3500 kg warhead vs 710 kg for the 9K720 Iskander. Launch weight is 150,000 kg for the Hwasong-17 vs 4,615 kg for the 9K720 Iskander. The Hwasong-17 has been produced in 12 units vs 900 for the 9K720 Iskander. The 9K720 Iskander entered service 14 years before the Hwasong-17 (2006 vs 2020).
| North Korean ICBM, entered service in 2020, with a maximum range of 15,000 kilometers. | |
| Origin | 🇰🇵 North Korea |
| Category | Ballistic |
| Type | Intercontinental Ballistic Missile |
| Manufacturer | North Korea |
| Service year | 2020 |
| Number produced | 12 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Range | 15,000.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 22.2 ◉ |
| Weight | 150,000 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 3500.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 26.00 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 2900 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-17 or 9K720 Iskander?
The Hwasong-17 has a longer range at 15,000 km compared to the 9K720 Iskander's 500 km.
Which is faster, the Hwasong-17 or 9K720 Iskander?
The Hwasong-17 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 22.2 compared to the 9K720 Iskander's Mach 5.9.
Which has a larger warhead, the Hwasong-17 or 9K720 Iskander?
The Hwasong-17 carries a larger warhead at 3,500 kg compared to the 9K720 Iskander's 710 kg.
Which is heavier, the Hwasong-17 or 9K720 Iskander?
The Hwasong-17 is heavier at 150,000 kg compared to the 9K720 Iskander's 4,615 kg.
Which is longer, the Hwasong-17 or 9K720 Iskander?
The Hwasong-17 is longer at 26.00 meters compared to the 9K720 Iskander's 7.30 meters.
Which entered service first, the Hwasong-17 or 9K720 Iskander?
The 9K720 Iskander entered service first in 2006, 14 years before the Hwasong-17 which entered service in 2020.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hwasong-17 or 9K720 Iskander?
The 9K720 Iskander has been produced in greater numbers with 900 units compared to 12 units of the Hwasong-17.