Jericho vs Shahab-3

Israeli ballistic missile, entered service in 2011, carries a 400 kg warhead.
Origin 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Ballistic
Type Medium range ballistic missile
Manufacturer IDF
Service year 2011
Number produced -- units
Estimated unit price NA
Iranian ballistic missile, with a 2,000 km range, entered service in 2003.
Origin 🇮🇷 Iran
Category Ballistic
Type Medium Range Ballistic Missile
Manufacturer Iran
Service year 2003
Number produced 70 units
Estimated unit price NA
Range 500.0 km â—‰
Maximum speed Mach 16.3 â—‰
Weight 6,500 kg â—‰
Warhead 400.0 kg â—‰
Length 13.40 m â—‰
Diameter 800 mm â—‰
Guidance Inertial with terminal guidance
Warhead type TNT or nuclear
Range 2,000.0 km â—‰
Maximum speed Mach 7.1 â—‰
Weight 16,250 kg â—‰
Warhead 1200.0 kg â—‰
Length 16.00 m â—‰
Diameter 1200 mm â—‰
Guidance Inertial navigation system
Warhead type Cluster munition

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the Jericho or Shahab-3?
The Shahab-3 has a longer range at 2,000 km compared to the Jericho's 500 km.
Which is faster, the Jericho or Shahab-3?
The Jericho is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 16.3 compared to the Shahab-3's Mach 7.1.
Which has a larger warhead, the Jericho or Shahab-3?
The Shahab-3 carries a larger warhead at 1,200 kg compared to the Jericho's 400 kg.
Which is heavier, the Jericho or Shahab-3?
The Shahab-3 is heavier at 16,250 kg compared to the Jericho's 6,500 kg.
Which is longer, the Jericho or Shahab-3?
The Shahab-3 is longer at 16.00 meters compared to the Jericho's 13.40 meters.
What guidance systems do the Jericho and Shahab-3 use?
The Jericho uses Inertial with terminal guidance guidance while the Shahab-3 uses Inertial navigation system guidance.
Which entered service first, the Jericho or Shahab-3?
The Shahab-3 entered service first in 2003, 8 years before the Jericho which entered service in 2011.