3M14 Kalibr vs AGM-158B JASSM-ER
The 3M14 Kalibr and the AGM-158B JASSM-ER are both Cruise missiles. The 3M14 Kalibr has a range of 2,500 km — 2.5x the AGM-158B JASSM-ER's 1,000 km. The 3M14 Kalibr reaches 3,704 km/h vs 1,050 km/h for the AGM-158B JASSM-ER. The 3M14 Kalibr carries a 500 kg warhead vs 450 kg for the AGM-158B JASSM-ER. Launch weight is 2,300 kg for the 3M14 Kalibr vs 1,200 kg for the AGM-158B JASSM-ER. The 3M14 Kalibr uses Inertial guidance plus terminal active radar homing guidance, while the AGM-158B JASSM-ER relies on INS, IIR, GPS. Unit cost is $6.5M for the 3M14 Kalibr vs $1.665M for the AGM-158B JASSM-ER. The 3M14 Kalibr entered service 9 years before the AGM-158B JASSM-ER (1994 vs 2003).
| Russian cruise missile, entered service in 1994, utilizes inertial guidance with terminal active radar homing. | |
| Origin | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Cruise |
| Type | Cruise Missile |
| Manufacturer | Novator Design Bureau |
| Service year | 1994 |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $6.5 million |
| American cruise missile, entered service in 2003, uses GPS and IIR for guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Cruise |
| Type | Air-launched cruise missile |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control |
| Service year | 2003 |
| Number produced | 7,500 units |
| Estimated unit price | $1.7 million |
| Range | 2,500.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 3.0 ◉ |
| Weight | 2,300 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 500.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 8.90 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 533 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial guidance plus terminal active radar homing |
| Warhead type | Conventional or nuclear |
| Range | 1,000.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 0.9 ◉ |
| Weight | 1,200 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 450.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 4.29 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 635 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | INS, IIR, GPS |
| Warhead type | WDU-42/B penetrator |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the 3M14 Kalibr or AGM-158B JASSM-ER?
The 3M14 Kalibr has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the AGM-158B JASSM-ER's 1,000 km.
Which is faster, the 3M14 Kalibr or AGM-158B JASSM-ER?
The 3M14 Kalibr is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 3.0 compared to the AGM-158B JASSM-ER's Mach 0.9.
Which has a larger warhead, the 3M14 Kalibr or AGM-158B JASSM-ER?
The 3M14 Kalibr carries a larger warhead at 500 kg compared to the AGM-158B JASSM-ER's 450 kg.
Which is heavier, the 3M14 Kalibr or AGM-158B JASSM-ER?
The 3M14 Kalibr is heavier at 2,300 kg compared to the AGM-158B JASSM-ER's 1,200 kg.
Which is longer, the 3M14 Kalibr or AGM-158B JASSM-ER?
The 3M14 Kalibr is longer at 8.90 meters compared to the AGM-158B JASSM-ER's 4.29 meters.
What guidance systems do the 3M14 Kalibr and AGM-158B JASSM-ER use?
The 3M14 Kalibr uses Inertial guidance plus terminal active radar homing guidance while the AGM-158B JASSM-ER uses INS, IIR, GPS guidance.
Which entered service first, the 3M14 Kalibr or AGM-158B JASSM-ER?
The 3M14 Kalibr entered service first in 1994, 9 years before the AGM-158B JASSM-ER which entered service in 2003.