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9K720 Iskander vs R-29RM Shtil

9K720 Iskander vs R-29RM Shtil at a glance — range 500 vs 8,300 km, speed 7,285 vs 24,000 km/h, warhead 710 vs 2,800 kg, launch weight 4,615 vs 40,300 kg.

Specifications
9K720 Iskander R-29RM Shtil
Origin 🇷🇺 Russia 🇷🇺 Russia🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Ballistic Ballistic
Type Short-range ballistic missile Submarine-launched ballistic missile
Manufacturer Votkinsk Soviet State Industry
Service year 2006 1986
Number produced 900 units -- units
Estimated unit price $3 million NA
Range 500.0 km 8,300.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 5.9 Mach 19.6
Weight 4,615 kg 40,300 kg
Warhead 710.0 kg 2800.0 kg
Length 7.30 m 14.80 m
Diameter 920 mm 1900 mm
Guidance Inertial guidance, optical, GPS / GLONASS Astroinertial
Warhead type Thermonuclear weapon 4 nuclear MIRV
Scale Comparison
9K720 ISKANDER 7.30 m R-29RM SHTIL 14.80 m 1.75 m
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the 9K720 Iskander or R-29RM Shtil?
The R-29RM Shtil has a longer range at 8,300 km compared to the 9K720 Iskander's 500 km.
Which is faster, the 9K720 Iskander or R-29RM Shtil?
The R-29RM Shtil is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 19.6 compared to the 9K720 Iskander's Mach 5.9.
Which has a larger warhead, the 9K720 Iskander or R-29RM Shtil?
The R-29RM Shtil carries a larger warhead at 2,800 kg compared to the 9K720 Iskander's 710 kg.
Which is heavier, the 9K720 Iskander or R-29RM Shtil?
The R-29RM Shtil is heavier at 40,300 kg compared to the 9K720 Iskander's 4,615 kg.
Which is longer, the 9K720 Iskander or R-29RM Shtil?
The R-29RM Shtil is longer at 14.80 meters compared to the 9K720 Iskander's 7.30 meters.
What guidance systems do the 9K720 Iskander and R-29RM Shtil use?
The 9K720 Iskander uses Inertial guidance, optical, GPS / GLONASS guidance while the R-29RM Shtil uses Astroinertial guidance.
Which entered service first, the 9K720 Iskander or R-29RM Shtil?
The R-29RM Shtil entered service first in 1986, 20 years before the 9K720 Iskander which entered service in 2006.