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R36M / RS-20 vs 9K720 Iskander

R36M / RS-20 vs 9K720 Iskander at a glance — range 16,000 vs 500 km, speed 28,000 vs 7,285 km/h, warhead 8,800 vs 710 kg, launch weight 211,100 vs 4,615 kg.

Specifications
R36M / RS-20 9K720 Iskander
Origin 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Ballistic Ballistic
Type Intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) Short-range ballistic missile
Manufacturer OKB-586 Votkinsk
Service year 1988 2006
Number produced 308 units 900 units
Estimated unit price $7 million $3 million
Range 16,000.0 km 500.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 22.9 Mach 5.9
Weight 211,100 kg 4,615 kg
Warhead 8800.0 kg 710.0 kg
Length 32.20 m 7.30 m
Diameter 3000 mm 920 mm
Guidance Inertial, autonomous Inertial guidance, optical, GPS / GLONASS
Warhead type 10 nuclear MIRV Thermonuclear weapon
Scale Comparison
R36M / RS-20 32.20 m 9K720 ISKANDER 7.30 m 1.75 m
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the R36M / RS-20 or 9K720 Iskander?
The R36M / RS-20 has a longer range at 16,000 km compared to the 9K720 Iskander's 500 km.
Which is faster, the R36M / RS-20 or 9K720 Iskander?
The R36M / RS-20 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 22.9 compared to the 9K720 Iskander's Mach 5.9.
Which has a larger warhead, the R36M / RS-20 or 9K720 Iskander?
The R36M / RS-20 carries a larger warhead at 8,800 kg compared to the 9K720 Iskander's 710 kg.
Which is heavier, the R36M / RS-20 or 9K720 Iskander?
The R36M / RS-20 is heavier at 211,100 kg compared to the 9K720 Iskander's 4,615 kg.
Which is longer, the R36M / RS-20 or 9K720 Iskander?
The R36M / RS-20 is longer at 32.20 meters compared to the 9K720 Iskander's 7.30 meters.
What guidance systems do the R36M / RS-20 and 9K720 Iskander use?
The R36M / RS-20 uses Inertial, autonomous guidance while the 9K720 Iskander uses Inertial guidance, optical, GPS / GLONASS guidance.
Which entered service first, the R36M / RS-20 or 9K720 Iskander?
The R36M / RS-20 entered service first in 1988, 18 years before the 9K720 Iskander which entered service in 2006.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the R36M / RS-20 or 9K720 Iskander?
The 9K720 Iskander has been produced in greater numbers with 900 units compared to 308 units of the R36M / RS-20.