9K720 Iskander vs RS-24 Yars
Overview
The 9K720 Iskander and the RS-24 Yars are both Ballistic missiles.
The RS-24 Yars has a range of 12,000 km — 24:1 the 9K720 Iskander's 500 km. The 9K720 Iskander reaches 7,285 km/h vs 30,625 km/h for the RS-24 Yars. The 9K720 Iskander carries a 710 kg warhead vs 1200 kg for the RS-24 Yars. Launch weight is 4,615 kg for the 9K720 Iskander vs 49,600 kg for the RS-24 Yars. The 9K720 Iskander uses Inertial guidance, optical, GPS / GLONASS guidance, while the RS-24 Yars relies on Inertial with Glonass.
The 9K720 Iskander has been produced in 900 units vs 210 for the RS-24 Yars. The 9K720 Iskander entered service 4 years before the RS-24 Yars (2006 vs 2010).
| Russian short-range ballistic missile, entered service in 2006, using inertial and optical guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Ballistic |
| Type | Short-range ballistic missile |
| Manufacturer | Votkinsk |
| Service year | 2006 |
| Number produced | 900 units |
| Estimated unit price | $3 million |
| 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 |
| Range | 12,000.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 25.0 ◉ |
| Weight | 49,600 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 1200.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 22.50 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 2000 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial with Glonass |
| Warhead type | Mirv warheads |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the 9K720 Iskander or RS-24 Yars?
The RS-24 Yars has a longer range at 12,000 km compared to the 9K720 Iskander's 500 km.
Which is faster, the 9K720 Iskander or RS-24 Yars?
The RS-24 Yars is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 25.0 compared to the 9K720 Iskander's Mach 5.9.
Which has a larger warhead, the 9K720 Iskander or RS-24 Yars?
The RS-24 Yars carries a larger warhead at 1,200 kg compared to the 9K720 Iskander's 710 kg.
Which is heavier, the 9K720 Iskander or RS-24 Yars?
The RS-24 Yars is heavier at 49,600 kg compared to the 9K720 Iskander's 4,615 kg.
Which is longer, the 9K720 Iskander or RS-24 Yars?
The RS-24 Yars is longer at 22.50 meters compared to the 9K720 Iskander's 7.30 meters.
What guidance systems do the 9K720 Iskander and RS-24 Yars use?
The 9K720 Iskander uses Inertial guidance, optical, GPS / GLONASS guidance while the RS-24 Yars uses Inertial with Glonass guidance.
Which entered service first, the 9K720 Iskander or RS-24 Yars?
The 9K720 Iskander entered service first in 2006, 4 years before the RS-24 Yars which entered service in 2010.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 9K720 Iskander or RS-24 Yars?
The 9K720 Iskander has been produced in greater numbers with 900 units compared to 210 units of the RS-24 Yars.