Pluton vs 9K720 Iskander
Overview
The Pluton and the 9K720 Iskander are both Ballistic missiles.
The 9K720 Iskander has a range of 500 km — 4.2x the Pluton's 120 km. The Pluton reaches 3,960 km/h vs 7,285 km/h for the 9K720 Iskander. Launch weight is 2,350 kg for the Pluton vs 4,615 kg for the 9K720 Iskander. The Pluton uses Inertial guidance, while the 9K720 Iskander relies on Inertial guidance, optical, GPS / GLONASS.
The Pluton entered service 32 years before the 9K720 Iskander (1974 vs 2006).
| French tactical ballistic missile, entered service in 1974, utilizing inertial guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Ballistic |
| Type | Tactical ballistic missile |
| Manufacturer | Aérospatiale |
| Service year | 1974 |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Range | 120.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 3.2 ◉ |
| Weight | 2,350 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | -- kg |
| Length | 7.64 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 550 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial |
| 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 Pluton or 9K720 Iskander?
The 9K720 Iskander has a longer range at 500 km compared to the Pluton's 120 km.
Which is faster, the Pluton or 9K720 Iskander?
The 9K720 Iskander is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 5.9 compared to the Pluton's Mach 3.2.
Which has a larger warhead, the Pluton or 9K720 Iskander?
The 9K720 Iskander carries a larger warhead at 710 kg compared to the Pluton's 0 kg.
Which is heavier, the Pluton or 9K720 Iskander?
The 9K720 Iskander is heavier at 4,615 kg compared to the Pluton's 2,350 kg.
Which is longer, the Pluton or 9K720 Iskander?
The Pluton is longer at 7.64 meters compared to the 9K720 Iskander's 7.30 meters.
What guidance systems do the Pluton and 9K720 Iskander use?
The Pluton uses Inertial guidance while the 9K720 Iskander uses Inertial guidance, optical, GPS / GLONASS guidance.
Which entered service first, the Pluton or 9K720 Iskander?
The Pluton entered service first in 1974, 32 years before the 9K720 Iskander which entered service in 2006.