Nodong I vs 9K720 Iskander
Nodong I vs 9K720 Iskander at a glance — range 1,300 vs 500 km, speed 8,600 vs 7,285 km/h, warhead 800 vs 710 kg, launch weight 16,500 vs 4,615 kg.
Specifications
|
Nodong I |
9K720 Iskander |
| Origin |
🇰🇵 North Korea |
🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category |
Ballistic |
Ballistic |
| Type |
Medium range ballistic missile |
Short-range ballistic missile |
| Manufacturer |
North Korean State Industry |
Votkinsk |
| Service year |
1998 |
2006 |
| Number produced |
300 units |
900 units |
| Estimated unit price |
NA |
$3 million |
| Range |
1,300.0 km |
500.0 km |
| Maximum speed |
Mach 7.0 |
Mach 5.9 |
| Weight |
16,500 kg |
4,615 kg |
| Warhead |
800.0 kg |
710.0 kg |
| Length |
16.20 m |
7.30 m |
| Diameter |
1360 mm |
920 mm |
| Guidance |
Inertial |
Inertial guidance, optical, GPS / GLONASS |
| Warhead type |
Conventional or Nuclear |
Thermonuclear weapon |
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Which has longer range, the Nodong I or 9K720 Iskander?
The Nodong I has a longer range at 1,300 km compared to the 9K720 Iskander's 500 km.
Which is faster, the Nodong I or 9K720 Iskander?
The Nodong I is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 7.0 compared to the 9K720 Iskander's Mach 5.9.
Which has a larger warhead, the Nodong I or 9K720 Iskander?
The Nodong I carries a larger warhead at 800 kg compared to the 9K720 Iskander's 710 kg.
Which is heavier, the Nodong I or 9K720 Iskander?
The Nodong I is heavier at 16,500 kg compared to the 9K720 Iskander's 4,615 kg.
Which is longer, the Nodong I or 9K720 Iskander?
The Nodong I is longer at 16.20 meters compared to the 9K720 Iskander's 7.30 meters.
What guidance systems do the Nodong I and 9K720 Iskander use?
The Nodong I uses Inertial guidance while the 9K720 Iskander uses Inertial guidance, optical, GPS / GLONASS guidance.
Which entered service first, the Nodong I or 9K720 Iskander?
The Nodong I entered service first in 1998, 8 years before the 9K720 Iskander which entered service in 2006.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Nodong I or 9K720 Iskander?
The 9K720 Iskander has been produced in greater numbers with 900 units compared to 300 units of the Nodong I.