Hyunmoo-4 vs 9K720 Iskander
The Hyunmoo-4 and the 9K720 Iskander are both Ballistic missiles. Range is 800 km for the Hyunmoo-4 vs 500 km for the 9K720 Iskander. The Hyunmoo-4 reaches 12,250 km/h vs 7,285 km/h for the 9K720 Iskander. The Hyunmoo-4 carries a 8000 kg warhead vs 710 kg for the 9K720 Iskander. Launch weight is 36,000 kg for the Hyunmoo-4 vs 4,615 kg for the 9K720 Iskander. The Hyunmoo-4 uses Inertial guidance guidance, while the 9K720 Iskander relies on Inertial guidance, optical, GPS / GLONASS. The 9K720 Iskander entered service 17 years before the Hyunmoo-4 (2006 vs 2023).
| South Korean ballistic missile, entered service in 2023, carries an 8000 kg warhead. | |
| Origin | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
| Category | Ballistic |
| Type | Intermediate-range ballistic missile |
| Manufacturer | Hanwha |
| Service year | 2023 |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Range | 800.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 10.0 ◉ |
| Weight | 36,000 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 8000.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 16.00 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 1600 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial guidance |
| Warhead type | Conventional bunker buster |
| 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 Hyunmoo-4 or 9K720 Iskander?
The Hyunmoo-4 has a longer range at 800 km compared to the 9K720 Iskander's 500 km.
Which is faster, the Hyunmoo-4 or 9K720 Iskander?
The Hyunmoo-4 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 10.0 compared to the 9K720 Iskander's Mach 5.9.
Which has a larger warhead, the Hyunmoo-4 or 9K720 Iskander?
The Hyunmoo-4 carries a larger warhead at 8,000 kg compared to the 9K720 Iskander's 710 kg.
Which is heavier, the Hyunmoo-4 or 9K720 Iskander?
The Hyunmoo-4 is heavier at 36,000 kg compared to the 9K720 Iskander's 4,615 kg.
Which is longer, the Hyunmoo-4 or 9K720 Iskander?
The Hyunmoo-4 is longer at 16.00 meters compared to the 9K720 Iskander's 7.30 meters.
What guidance systems do the Hyunmoo-4 and 9K720 Iskander use?
The Hyunmoo-4 uses Inertial guidance guidance while the 9K720 Iskander uses Inertial guidance, optical, GPS / GLONASS guidance.
Which entered service first, the Hyunmoo-4 or 9K720 Iskander?
The 9K720 Iskander entered service first in 2006, 17 years before the Hyunmoo-4 which entered service in 2023.