3M14 Kalibr vs Kh-20
Overview
The 3M14 Kalibr and the Kh-20 are both Cruise missiles.
The 3M14 Kalibr has a range of 2,500 km — 4.2x the Kh-20's 600 km. The 3M14 Kalibr reaches 3,704 km/h vs 2,450 km/h for the Kh-20. The 3M14 Kalibr carries a 500 kg warhead vs 2300 kg for the Kh-20. Launch weight is 2,300 kg for the 3M14 Kalibr vs 5,878 kg for the Kh-20. The 3M14 Kalibr uses Inertial guidance plus terminal active radar homing guidance, while the Kh-20 relies on Inertial with remote correction over radio.
The Kh-20 entered service 34 years before the 3M14 Kalibr (1960 vs 1994).
| 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 | 600.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 2.0 ◉ |
| Weight | 5,878 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 2300.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 14.95 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 1810 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial with remote correction over radio |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the 3M14 Kalibr or Kh-20?
The 3M14 Kalibr has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the Kh-20's 600 km.
Which is faster, the 3M14 Kalibr or Kh-20?
The 3M14 Kalibr is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 3.0 compared to the Kh-20's Mach 2.0.
Which has a larger warhead, the 3M14 Kalibr or Kh-20?
The Kh-20 carries a larger warhead at 2,300 kg compared to the 3M14 Kalibr's 500 kg.
Which is heavier, the 3M14 Kalibr or Kh-20?
The Kh-20 is heavier at 5,878 kg compared to the 3M14 Kalibr's 2,300 kg.
Which is longer, the 3M14 Kalibr or Kh-20?
The Kh-20 is longer at 14.95 meters compared to the 3M14 Kalibr's 8.90 meters.
What guidance systems do the 3M14 Kalibr and Kh-20 use?
The 3M14 Kalibr uses Inertial guidance plus terminal active radar homing guidance while the Kh-20 uses Inertial with remote correction over radio guidance.
Which entered service first, the 3M14 Kalibr or Kh-20?
The Kh-20 entered service first in 1960, 34 years before the 3M14 Kalibr which entered service in 1994.