3M14 Kalibr vs BGM-109 TLAM Tomahawk
The 3M14 Kalibr and the BGM-109 TLAM Tomahawk are both Cruise missiles. Range is 2,500 km for the 3M14 Kalibr vs 2,500 km for the BGM-109 TLAM Tomahawk. The 3M14 Kalibr reaches 3,704 km/h vs 885 km/h for the BGM-109 TLAM Tomahawk. The 3M14 Kalibr carries a 500 kg warhead vs 450 kg for the BGM-109 TLAM Tomahawk. Launch weight is 2,300 kg for the 3M14 Kalibr vs 1,542 kg for the BGM-109 TLAM Tomahawk. The 3M14 Kalibr uses Inertial guidance plus terminal active radar homing guidance, while the BGM-109 TLAM Tomahawk relies on GPS, INS, TERCOM, DSMAC. Unit cost is $6.5M for the 3M14 Kalibr vs $2M for the BGM-109 TLAM Tomahawk. The BGM-109 TLAM Tomahawk entered service 11 years before the 3M14 Kalibr (1983 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 |
| American cruise missile, entered service in 1983, uses GPS and TERCOM for guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Cruise |
| Type | Cruise missile |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics |
| Service year | 1983 |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $2 million |
| Range | 2,500.0 km â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 3.0 â—‰ |
| Weight | 2,300 kg â—‰ |
| Warhead | 500.0 kg â—‰ |
| Length | 8.90 m â—‰ |
| Diameter | 533 mm â—‰ |
| Guidance | Inertial guidance plus terminal active radar homing |
| Warhead type | Conventional or nuclear |
| Range | 2,500.0 km â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 885 km/h â—‰ |
| Weight | 1,542 kg â—‰ |
| Warhead | 450.0 kg â—‰ |
| Length | 6.25 m â—‰ |
| Diameter | 520 mm â—‰ |
| Guidance | GPS, INS, TERCOM, DSMAC |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the 3M14 Kalibr or BGM-109 TLAM Tomahawk?
Both the 3M14 Kalibr and BGM-109 TLAM Tomahawk have the same range of 2,500 km.
Which is faster, the 3M14 Kalibr or BGM-109 TLAM Tomahawk?
The 3M14 Kalibr is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 3.0 compared to the BGM-109 TLAM Tomahawk's 885 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the 3M14 Kalibr or BGM-109 TLAM Tomahawk?
The 3M14 Kalibr carries a larger warhead at 500 kg compared to the BGM-109 TLAM Tomahawk's 450 kg.
Which is heavier, the 3M14 Kalibr or BGM-109 TLAM Tomahawk?
The 3M14 Kalibr is heavier at 2,300 kg compared to the BGM-109 TLAM Tomahawk's 1,542 kg.
Which is longer, the 3M14 Kalibr or BGM-109 TLAM Tomahawk?
The 3M14 Kalibr is longer at 8.90 meters compared to the BGM-109 TLAM Tomahawk's 6.25 meters.
What guidance systems do the 3M14 Kalibr and BGM-109 TLAM Tomahawk use?
The 3M14 Kalibr uses Inertial guidance plus terminal active radar homing guidance while the BGM-109 TLAM Tomahawk uses GPS, INS, TERCOM, DSMAC guidance.
Which entered service first, the 3M14 Kalibr or BGM-109 TLAM Tomahawk?
The BGM-109 TLAM Tomahawk entered service first in 1983, 11 years before the 3M14 Kalibr which entered service in 1994.