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Jericho vs 9K720 Iskander

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Specifications
Jericho 9K720 Iskander
Origin 🇮🇱 Israel 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Ballistic Ballistic
Type Medium range ballistic missile Short-range ballistic missile
Manufacturer IDF Votkinsk
Service year 2011 2006
Number produced -- units 900 units
Estimated unit price NA $3 million
Range 500.0 km 500.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 16.3 Mach 5.9
Weight 6,500 kg 4,615 kg
Warhead 400.0 kg 710.0 kg
Length 13.40 m 7.30 m
Diameter 800 mm 920 mm
Guidance Inertial with terminal guidance Inertial guidance, optical, GPS / GLONASS
Warhead type TNT or nuclear Thermonuclear weapon
Scale Comparison
JERICHO 13.40 m 9K720 ISKANDER 7.30 m 1.75 m
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Overview

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).

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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.