9K720 Iskander vs R-36
Overview
The 9K720 Iskander and the R-36 are both Ballistic missiles.
The R-36 has a range of 16,000 km — 32:1 the 9K720 Iskander's 500 km. The 9K720 Iskander reaches 7,285 km/h vs 28,000 km/h for the R-36. The 9K720 Iskander carries a 710 kg warhead vs 8800 kg for the R-36. Launch weight is 4,615 kg for the 9K720 Iskander vs 209,600 kg for the R-36. The 9K720 Iskander uses Inertial guidance, optical, GPS / GLONASS guidance, while the R-36 relies on Inertial, autonomous.
Unit cost is $3M for the 9K720 Iskander vs $7M for the R-36. The R-36 entered service 18 years before the 9K720 Iskander (1988 vs 2006).
| 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 | 16,000.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 22.9 ◉ |
| Weight | 209,600 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 8800.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 34.50 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 3050 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial, autonomous |
| Warhead type | 10 nuclear MIRV |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the 9K720 Iskander or R-36?
The R-36 has a longer range at 16,000 km compared to the 9K720 Iskander's 500 km.
Which is faster, the 9K720 Iskander or R-36?
The R-36 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 9K720 Iskander or R-36?
The R-36 carries a larger warhead at 8,800 kg compared to the 9K720 Iskander's 710 kg.
Which is heavier, the 9K720 Iskander or R-36?
The R-36 is heavier at 209,600 kg compared to the 9K720 Iskander's 4,615 kg.
Which is longer, the 9K720 Iskander or R-36?
The R-36 is longer at 34.50 meters compared to the 9K720 Iskander's 7.30 meters.
What guidance systems do the 9K720 Iskander and R-36 use?
The 9K720 Iskander uses Inertial guidance, optical, GPS / GLONASS guidance while the R-36 uses Inertial, autonomous guidance.
Which entered service first, the 9K720 Iskander or R-36?
The R-36 entered service first in 1988, 18 years before the 9K720 Iskander which entered service in 2006.