LGM-118 Peacekeeper vs 9K720 Iskander
The LGM-118 Peacekeeper and the 9K720 Iskander are both Ballistic missiles. The LGM-118 Peacekeeper has a range of 9,600 km — 19:1 the 9K720 Iskander's 500 km. The LGM-118 Peacekeeper reaches 24,000 km/h vs 7,285 km/h for the 9K720 Iskander. The LGM-118 Peacekeeper carries a 3600 kg warhead vs 710 kg for the 9K720 Iskander. Launch weight is 87,750 kg for the LGM-118 Peacekeeper vs 4,615 kg for the 9K720 Iskander. The LGM-118 Peacekeeper uses Inertial guidance, while the 9K720 Iskander relies on Inertial guidance, optical, GPS / GLONASS. The LGM-118 Peacekeeper has been produced in 114 units vs 900 for the 9K720 Iskander. Unit cost is $70M for the LGM-118 Peacekeeper vs $3M for the 9K720 Iskander. The LGM-118 Peacekeeper entered service 20 years before the 9K720 Iskander (1986 vs 2006).
| American ICBM, entered service in 1986, with a range of 14,000 km. |
| Origin |
🇺🇸 United States
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| Category |
Ballistic |
| Type |
Intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) |
| Manufacturer |
Boeing |
| Service year |
1986 |
| Number produced |
114 units
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| Estimated unit price |
$70 million
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| Russian short-range ballistic missile, entered service in 2006, using inertial and optical guidance. |
| Origin |
🇷🇺 Russia
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| Category |
Ballistic |
| Type |
Short-range ballistic missile |
| Manufacturer |
Votkinsk |
| Service year |
2006 |
| Number produced |
900 units
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| Estimated unit price |
$3 million
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| Range |
9,600.0 km
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| Maximum speed |
Mach 19.6
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| Weight |
87,750 kg
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| Warhead |
3600.0 kg
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| Length |
21.80 m
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| Diameter |
2340 mm
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| Guidance |
Inertial
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| Warhead type |
12 nuclear MIRV
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| Range |
500.0 km
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| Maximum speed |
Mach 5.9
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| Weight |
4,615 kg
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| Warhead |
710.0 kg
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| Length |
7.30 m
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| Diameter |
920 mm
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| Guidance |
Inertial guidance, optical, GPS / GLONASS
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| Warhead type |
Thermonuclear weapon
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Which has longer range, the LGM-118 Peacekeeper or 9K720 Iskander?
The LGM-118 Peacekeeper has a longer range at 9,600 km compared to the 9K720 Iskander's 500 km.
Which is faster, the LGM-118 Peacekeeper or 9K720 Iskander?
The LGM-118 Peacekeeper is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 19.6 compared to the 9K720 Iskander's Mach 5.9.
Which has a larger warhead, the LGM-118 Peacekeeper or 9K720 Iskander?
The LGM-118 Peacekeeper carries a larger warhead at 3,600 kg compared to the 9K720 Iskander's 710 kg.
Which is heavier, the LGM-118 Peacekeeper or 9K720 Iskander?
The LGM-118 Peacekeeper is heavier at 87,750 kg compared to the 9K720 Iskander's 4,615 kg.
Which is longer, the LGM-118 Peacekeeper or 9K720 Iskander?
The LGM-118 Peacekeeper is longer at 21.80 meters compared to the 9K720 Iskander's 7.30 meters.
What guidance systems do the LGM-118 Peacekeeper and 9K720 Iskander use?
The LGM-118 Peacekeeper uses Inertial guidance while the 9K720 Iskander uses Inertial guidance, optical, GPS / GLONASS guidance.
Which entered service first, the LGM-118 Peacekeeper or 9K720 Iskander?
The LGM-118 Peacekeeper entered service first in 1986, 20 years before the 9K720 Iskander which entered service in 2006.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the LGM-118 Peacekeeper or 9K720 Iskander?
The 9K720 Iskander has been produced in greater numbers with 900 units compared to 114 units of the LGM-118 Peacekeeper.