Jericho vs 9K720 Iskander
Jericho vs 9K720 Iskander at a glance — range 6,500 vs 500 km, speed 20,000 vs 7,285 km/h, warhead 400 vs 710 kg, launch weight 6,500 vs 4,615 kg.
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 |
6,500.0 km |
500.0 km |
| Maximum speed |
Mach 16.2 |
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 |
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Which has longer range, the Jericho or 9K720 Iskander?
The Jericho has a longer range at 6,500 km compared to the 9K720 Iskander's 500 km.
Which is faster, the Jericho or 9K720 Iskander?
The Jericho is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 16.2 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.