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Jericho vs RS-24 Yars

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Specifications
Jericho RS-24 Yars
Origin 🇮🇱 Israel 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Ballistic Ballistic
Type Medium range ballistic missile Intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM)
Manufacturer IDF Votkinsk
Service year 2011 2010
Number produced -- units 210 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Range 500.0 km 12,000.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 16.3 Mach 25.0
Weight 6,500 kg 49,600 kg
Warhead 400.0 kg 1200.0 kg
Length 13.40 m 22.50 m
Diameter 800 mm 2000 mm
Guidance Inertial with terminal guidance Inertial with Glonass
Warhead type TNT or nuclear Mirv warheads
Scale Comparison
JERICHO 13.40 m RS-24 YARS 22.50 m 1.75 m
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Overview

The Jericho and the RS-24 Yars are both Ballistic missiles.

The RS-24 Yars has a range of 12,000 km — 24:1 the Jericho's 500 km. The Jericho reaches 20,000 km/h vs 30,625 km/h for the RS-24 Yars. The Jericho carries a 400 kg warhead vs 1200 kg for the RS-24 Yars. Launch weight is 6,500 kg for the Jericho vs 49,600 kg for the RS-24 Yars. The Jericho uses Inertial with terminal guidance guidance, while the RS-24 Yars relies on Inertial with Glonass.

The RS-24 Yars entered service 1 years before the Jericho (2010 vs 2011).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the Jericho or RS-24 Yars?
The RS-24 Yars has a longer range at 12,000 km compared to the Jericho's 500 km.
Which is faster, the Jericho or RS-24 Yars?
The RS-24 Yars is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 25.0 compared to the Jericho's Mach 16.3.
Which has a larger warhead, the Jericho or RS-24 Yars?
The RS-24 Yars carries a larger warhead at 1,200 kg compared to the Jericho's 400 kg.
Which is heavier, the Jericho or RS-24 Yars?
The RS-24 Yars is heavier at 49,600 kg compared to the Jericho's 6,500 kg.
Which is longer, the Jericho or RS-24 Yars?
The RS-24 Yars is longer at 22.50 meters compared to the Jericho's 13.40 meters.
What guidance systems do the Jericho and RS-24 Yars use?
The Jericho uses Inertial with terminal guidance guidance while the RS-24 Yars uses Inertial with Glonass guidance.
Which entered service first, the Jericho or RS-24 Yars?
The RS-24 Yars entered service first in 2010, 1 years before the Jericho which entered service in 2011.