Sejjil vs 9K720 Iskander
Overview
The Sejjil and the 9K720 Iskander are both Ballistic missiles.
The Sejjil has a range of 2,000 km — 4.0x the 9K720 Iskander's 500 km. The Sejjil reaches 16,000 km/h vs 7,285 km/h for the 9K720 Iskander. The Sejjil carries a 1500 kg warhead vs 710 kg for the 9K720 Iskander. Launch weight is 22,500 kg for the Sejjil vs 4,615 kg for the 9K720 Iskander.
Unit cost is $0.5M for the Sejjil vs $3M for the 9K720 Iskander. The 9K720 Iskander entered service 8 years before the Sejjil (2006 vs 2014).
| Iranian ballistic missile, entered service in 2014, with a 2,500 km range. | |
| Origin | 🇮🇷 Iran |
| Category | Ballistic |
| Type | Medium Range Ballistic Missile |
| Manufacturer | Iran |
| Service year | 2014 |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $0.5 million |
| Range | 2,000.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 13.1 ◉ |
| Weight | 22,500 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 1500.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 18.20 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 1250 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | -- |
| Warhead type | -- |
| 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 Sejjil or 9K720 Iskander?
The Sejjil has a longer range at 2,000 km compared to the 9K720 Iskander's 500 km.
Which is faster, the Sejjil or 9K720 Iskander?
The Sejjil is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 13.1 compared to the 9K720 Iskander's Mach 5.9.
Which has a larger warhead, the Sejjil or 9K720 Iskander?
The Sejjil carries a larger warhead at 1,500 kg compared to the 9K720 Iskander's 710 kg.
Which is heavier, the Sejjil or 9K720 Iskander?
The Sejjil is heavier at 22,500 kg compared to the 9K720 Iskander's 4,615 kg.
Which is longer, the Sejjil or 9K720 Iskander?
The Sejjil is longer at 18.20 meters compared to the 9K720 Iskander's 7.30 meters.
Which entered service first, the Sejjil or 9K720 Iskander?
The 9K720 Iskander entered service first in 2006, 8 years before the Sejjil which entered service in 2014.