9M723 Series (Iskander) Ballistic Missile Extended Rocket Motor

13 Aug 2025

A recent video by the Russian Strategic Missile Forces has shown a longer variant of the 9M723 series (Iskander) ballistic missile.

The original 9M723 rocket motor (right image - C) is approximately 2.2-2.3 m, with the new variant (left image - C) estimated to be 3.3-3.4 m using scaling
The larger rocket motor will increase the range
The extended range can allow for strikes deeper into Ukraine, or allow the launcher to be further from the front line, thereby reducing the likelihood of it being engaged

METIS Links

Iskander Family, 9M723, 9M723-1

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