9K720 Iskander vs R-29RM Shtil
Overview
The 9K720 Iskander and the R-29RM Shtil are both Ballistic missiles.
The R-29RM Shtil has a range of 8,300 km — 17:1 the 9K720 Iskander's 500 km. The 9K720 Iskander reaches 7,285 km/h vs 24,000 km/h for the R-29RM Shtil. The 9K720 Iskander carries a 710 kg warhead vs 2800 kg for the R-29RM Shtil. Launch weight is 4,615 kg for the 9K720 Iskander vs 40,300 kg for the R-29RM Shtil. The 9K720 Iskander uses Inertial guidance, optical, GPS / GLONASS guidance, while the R-29RM Shtil relies on Astroinertial.
The R-29RM Shtil entered service 20 years before the 9K720 Iskander (1986 vs 2006).
| 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 | 8,300.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 19.6 ◉ |
| Weight | 40,300 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 2800.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 14.80 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 1900 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Astroinertial |
| Warhead type | 4 nuclear MIRV |
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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.