Soumar vs 9K720 Iskander
The Soumar and the 9K720 Iskander are both Ballistic missiles. Range is 700 km for the Soumar vs 500 km for the 9K720 Iskander. The Soumar reaches 800 km/h vs 7,285 km/h for the 9K720 Iskander. The Soumar carries a 410 kg warhead vs 710 kg for the 9K720 Iskander. The 9K720 Iskander entered service 6 years before the Soumar (2006 vs 2012).
| Iranian cruise missile, 3,000 km range, manufactured by Russian State Industry. | |
| Origin | 🇮🇷 Iran |
| Category | Ballistic |
| Type | Cruise Missile |
| Manufacturer | Russian State Industry |
| Service year | 2012 |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Range | 700.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 800 km/h ◉ |
| Weight | -- kg |
| Warhead | 410.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | NA |
| Diameter | -- mm |
| Guidance | -- |
| Warhead type | Nuclear capable |
| 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 Soumar or 9K720 Iskander?
The Soumar has a longer range at 700 km compared to the 9K720 Iskander's 500 km.
Which is faster, the Soumar or 9K720 Iskander?
The 9K720 Iskander is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 5.9 compared to the Soumar's 800 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the Soumar or 9K720 Iskander?
The 9K720 Iskander carries a larger warhead at 710 kg compared to the Soumar's 410 kg.
Which is heavier, the Soumar or 9K720 Iskander?
The 9K720 Iskander is heavier at 4,615 kg compared to the Soumar's 0 kg.
Which is longer, the Soumar or 9K720 Iskander?
The 9K720 Iskander is longer at 7.30 meters compared to the Soumar's 0.00 meters.
Which entered service first, the Soumar or 9K720 Iskander?
The 9K720 Iskander entered service first in 2006, 6 years before the Soumar which entered service in 2012.