3M14 Kalibr vs KSR-2 & KS-11
The 3M14 Kalibr and the KSR-2 & KS-11 are both Cruise missiles. The 3M14 Kalibr has a range of 2,500 km — 7.8x the KSR-2 & KS-11's 320 km. The 3M14 Kalibr reaches 3,704 km/h vs 1,250 km/h for the KSR-2 & KS-11. The 3M14 Kalibr carries a 500 kg warhead vs 1000 kg for the KSR-2 & KS-11. Launch weight is 2,300 kg for the 3M14 Kalibr vs 3,000 kg for the KSR-2 & KS-11. The 3M14 Kalibr uses Inertial guidance plus terminal active radar homing guidance, while the KSR-2 & KS-11 relies on Inertial guidance followed by terminal active radar homing. The KSR-2 & KS-11 entered service 32 years before the 3M14 Kalibr (1962 vs 1994).
| 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 |
| 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 | 320.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 1.0 ◉ |
| Weight | 3,000 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 1000.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 8.59 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 900 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial guidance followed by terminal active radar homing |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the 3M14 Kalibr or KSR-2 & KS-11?
The 3M14 Kalibr has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the KSR-2 & KS-11's 320 km.
Which is faster, the 3M14 Kalibr or KSR-2 & KS-11?
The 3M14 Kalibr is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 3.0 compared to the KSR-2 & KS-11's Mach 1.0.
Which has a larger warhead, the 3M14 Kalibr or KSR-2 & KS-11?
The KSR-2 & KS-11 carries a larger warhead at 1,000 kg compared to the 3M14 Kalibr's 500 kg.
Which is heavier, the 3M14 Kalibr or KSR-2 & KS-11?
The KSR-2 & KS-11 is heavier at 3,000 kg compared to the 3M14 Kalibr's 2,300 kg.
Which is longer, the 3M14 Kalibr or KSR-2 & KS-11?
The 3M14 Kalibr is longer at 8.90 meters compared to the KSR-2 & KS-11's 8.59 meters.
What guidance systems do the 3M14 Kalibr and KSR-2 & KS-11 use?
The 3M14 Kalibr uses Inertial guidance plus terminal active radar homing guidance while the KSR-2 & KS-11 uses Inertial guidance followed by terminal active radar homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the 3M14 Kalibr or KSR-2 & KS-11?
The KSR-2 & KS-11 entered service first in 1962, 32 years before the 3M14 Kalibr which entered service in 1994.