Jericho vs 9K720 Iskander
The Jericho and the 9K720 Iskander are both Ballistic missiles. Range is 500 km for the Jericho vs 500 km for the 9K720 Iskander. The Jericho reaches 20,000 km/h vs 7,285 km/h for the 9K720 Iskander. The Jericho carries a 400 kg warhead vs 710 kg for the 9K720 Iskander. Launch weight is 6,500 kg for the Jericho vs 4,615 kg for the 9K720 Iskander. The Jericho uses Inertial with terminal guidance guidance, while the 9K720 Iskander relies on Inertial guidance, optical, GPS / GLONASS. The 9K720 Iskander entered service 5 years before the Jericho (2006 vs 2011).
| Israeli ballistic missile, entered service in 2011, carries a 400 kg warhead. | |
| Origin | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| Category | Ballistic |
| Type | Medium range ballistic missile |
| Manufacturer | IDF |
| Service year | 2011 |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| 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 | 500.0 km â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 5.9 â—‰ |
| Weight | 4,615 kg â—‰ |
| Warhead | 710.0 kg â—‰ |
| Length | 7.30 m â—‰ |
| Diameter | 920 mm â—‰ |
| Guidance | Inertial guidance, optical, GPS / GLONASS |
| Warhead type | Thermonuclear weapon |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the Jericho or 9K720 Iskander?
Both the Jericho and 9K720 Iskander have the same range of 500 km.
Which is faster, the Jericho or 9K720 Iskander?
The Jericho is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 16.3 compared to the 9K720 Iskander's Mach 5.9.
Which has a larger warhead, the Jericho or 9K720 Iskander?
The 9K720 Iskander carries a larger warhead at 710 kg compared to the Jericho's 400 kg.
Which is heavier, the Jericho or 9K720 Iskander?
The Jericho is heavier at 6,500 kg compared to the 9K720 Iskander's 4,615 kg.
Which is longer, the Jericho or 9K720 Iskander?
The Jericho is longer at 13.40 meters compared to the 9K720 Iskander's 7.30 meters.
What guidance systems do the Jericho and 9K720 Iskander use?
The Jericho uses Inertial with terminal guidance guidance while the 9K720 Iskander uses Inertial guidance, optical, GPS / GLONASS guidance.
Which entered service first, the Jericho or 9K720 Iskander?
The 9K720 Iskander entered service first in 2006, 5 years before the Jericho which entered service in 2011.