Jericho vs R-39
The Jericho and the R-39 are both Ballistic missiles. The R-39 has a range of 8,300 km — 17:1 the Jericho's 500 km. The Jericho reaches 20,000 km/h vs 24,000 km/h for the R-39. The Jericho carries a 400 kg warhead vs 2550 kg for the R-39. Launch weight is 6,500 kg for the Jericho vs 84,000 kg for the R-39. The Jericho uses Inertial with terminal guidance guidance, while the R-39 relies on Astro-inertial guidance. The R-39 entered service 28 years before the Jericho (1983 vs 2011).
| Range | 500.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 16.3 ◉ |
| Weight | 6,500 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 400.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 13.40 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 800 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial with terminal guidance |
| Warhead type | TNT or nuclear |
| Range | 8,300.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 19.6 ◉ |
| Weight | 84,000 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 2550.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 16.10 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 2400 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Astro-inertial guidance |
| Warhead type | Thermonuclear |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the Jericho or R-39?
The R-39 has a longer range at 8,300 km compared to the Jericho's 500 km.
Which is faster, the Jericho or R-39?
The R-39 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 19.6 compared to the Jericho's Mach 16.3.
Which has a larger warhead, the Jericho or R-39?
The R-39 carries a larger warhead at 2,550 kg compared to the Jericho's 400 kg.
Which is heavier, the Jericho or R-39?
The R-39 is heavier at 84,000 kg compared to the Jericho's 6,500 kg.
Which is longer, the Jericho or R-39?
The R-39 is longer at 16.10 meters compared to the Jericho's 13.40 meters.
What guidance systems do the Jericho and R-39 use?
The Jericho uses Inertial with terminal guidance guidance while the R-39 uses Astro-inertial guidance guidance.
Which entered service first, the Jericho or R-39?
The R-39 entered service first in 1983, 28 years before the Jericho which entered service in 2011.