Nodong I vs 9K720 Iskander
Overview
The Nodong I and the 9K720 Iskander are both Ballistic missiles.
The Nodong I has a range of 1,300 km — 2.6x the 9K720 Iskander's 500 km. The Nodong I reaches 8,600 km/h vs 7,285 km/h for the 9K720 Iskander. The Nodong I carries a 800 kg warhead vs 710 kg for the 9K720 Iskander. Launch weight is 16,500 kg for the Nodong I vs 4,615 kg for the 9K720 Iskander. The Nodong I uses Inertial guidance, while the 9K720 Iskander relies on Inertial guidance, optical, GPS / GLONASS.
The Nodong I has been produced in 300 units vs 900 for the 9K720 Iskander. The Nodong I entered service 8 years before the 9K720 Iskander (1998 vs 2006).
| North Korean ballistic missile, entered service in 1998, utilizes inertial guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇰🇵 North Korea |
| Category | Ballistic |
| Type | Medium range ballistic missile |
| Manufacturer | North Korean State Industry |
| Service year | 1998 |
| Number produced | 300 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Range | 1,300.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 7.0 ◉ |
| Weight | 16,500 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 800.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 16.20 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 1360 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial |
| Warhead type | Conventional or 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 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.