MGM-134 Midgetman vs 9K720 Iskander
Overview
The MGM-134 Midgetman and the 9K720 Iskander are both Ballistic missiles.
The MGM-134 Midgetman has a range of 11,000 km — 22:1 the 9K720 Iskander's 500 km. The MGM-134 Midgetman reaches 24,000 km/h vs 7,285 km/h for the 9K720 Iskander. Launch weight is 13,600 kg for the MGM-134 Midgetman vs 4,615 kg for the 9K720 Iskander. The MGM-134 Midgetman uses Inertial, GPS guidance, while the 9K720 Iskander relies on Inertial guidance, optical, GPS / GLONASS.
The MGM-134 Midgetman entered service 15 years before the 9K720 Iskander (1991 vs 2006).
| American ICBM, entered service in 1991, utilizing inertial and GPS guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Ballistic |
| Type | Intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) |
| Manufacturer | Martin-Marietta |
| Service year | 1991 |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Range | 11,000.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 19.6 ◉ |
| Weight | 13,600 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | -- kg |
| Length | 14.00 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 1170 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial, GPS |
| Warhead type | Nuclear |
| Range | 500.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 5.9 ◉ |
| Weight | 4,615 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 710.0 kg |
| Length | 7.30 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 920 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial guidance, optical, GPS / GLONASS |
| Warhead type | Thermonuclear weapon |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the MGM-134 Midgetman or 9K720 Iskander?
The MGM-134 Midgetman has a longer range at 11,000 km compared to the 9K720 Iskander's 500 km.
Which is faster, the MGM-134 Midgetman or 9K720 Iskander?
The MGM-134 Midgetman 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 MGM-134 Midgetman or 9K720 Iskander?
The 9K720 Iskander carries a larger warhead at 710 kg compared to the MGM-134 Midgetman's 0 kg.
Which is heavier, the MGM-134 Midgetman or 9K720 Iskander?
The MGM-134 Midgetman is heavier at 13,600 kg compared to the 9K720 Iskander's 4,615 kg.
Which is longer, the MGM-134 Midgetman or 9K720 Iskander?
The MGM-134 Midgetman is longer at 14.00 meters compared to the 9K720 Iskander's 7.30 meters.
What guidance systems do the MGM-134 Midgetman and 9K720 Iskander use?
The MGM-134 Midgetman uses Inertial, GPS guidance while the 9K720 Iskander uses Inertial guidance, optical, GPS / GLONASS guidance.
Which entered service first, the MGM-134 Midgetman or 9K720 Iskander?
The MGM-134 Midgetman entered service first in 1991, 15 years before the 9K720 Iskander which entered service in 2006.