Jericho vs Shahab-3
| Range | 500.0 km â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 16.3 â—‰ |
| Weight | 6,500 kg â—‰ |
| Warhead | 400.0 kg â—‰ |
| Length | 13.40 m â—‰ |
| Diameter | 800 mm â—‰ |
| Guidance | Inertial with terminal guidance |
| Warhead type | TNT or nuclear |
| Range | 2,000.0 km â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 7.1 â—‰ |
| Weight | 16,250 kg â—‰ |
| Warhead | 1200.0 kg â—‰ |
| Length | 16.00 m â—‰ |
| Diameter | 1200 mm â—‰ |
| Guidance | Inertial navigation system |
| Warhead type | Cluster munition |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the Jericho or Shahab-3?
The Shahab-3 has a longer range at 2,000 km compared to the Jericho's 500 km.
Which is faster, the Jericho or Shahab-3?
The Jericho is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 16.3 compared to the Shahab-3's Mach 7.1.
Which has a larger warhead, the Jericho or Shahab-3?
The Shahab-3 carries a larger warhead at 1,200 kg compared to the Jericho's 400 kg.
Which is heavier, the Jericho or Shahab-3?
The Shahab-3 is heavier at 16,250 kg compared to the Jericho's 6,500 kg.
Which is longer, the Jericho or Shahab-3?
The Shahab-3 is longer at 16.00 meters compared to the Jericho's 13.40 meters.
What guidance systems do the Jericho and Shahab-3 use?
The Jericho uses Inertial with terminal guidance guidance while the Shahab-3 uses Inertial navigation system guidance.
Which entered service first, the Jericho or Shahab-3?
The Shahab-3 entered service first in 2003, 8 years before the Jericho which entered service in 2011.