3M14 Kalibr vs RK-55 Granat
The 3M14 Kalibr and the RK-55 Granat are both Cruise missiles. Range is 2,500 km for the 3M14 Kalibr vs 3,000 km for the RK-55 Granat. The 3M14 Kalibr reaches 3,704 km/h vs 720 km/h for the RK-55 Granat. The 3M14 Kalibr carries a 500 kg warhead vs 410 kg for the RK-55 Granat. Launch weight is 2,300 kg for the 3M14 Kalibr vs 1,700 kg for the RK-55 Granat. The 3M14 Kalibr uses Inertial guidance plus terminal active radar homing guidance, while the RK-55 Granat relies on Sprut inertial guidance plus TERCOM. The RK-55 Granat entered service 10 years before the 3M14 Kalibr (1984 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 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 | 3,000.0 km â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 720 km/h â—‰ |
| Weight | 1,700 kg â—‰ |
| Warhead | 410.0 kg â—‰ |
| Length | 8.09 m â—‰ |
| Diameter | 500 mm â—‰ |
| Guidance | Sprut inertial guidance plus TERCOM |
| Warhead type | Nuclear |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the 3M14 Kalibr or RK-55 Granat?
The RK-55 Granat has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the 3M14 Kalibr's 2,500 km.
Which is faster, the 3M14 Kalibr or RK-55 Granat?
The 3M14 Kalibr is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 3.0 compared to the RK-55 Granat's 720 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the 3M14 Kalibr or RK-55 Granat?
The 3M14 Kalibr carries a larger warhead at 500 kg compared to the RK-55 Granat's 410 kg.
Which is heavier, the 3M14 Kalibr or RK-55 Granat?
The 3M14 Kalibr is heavier at 2,300 kg compared to the RK-55 Granat's 1,700 kg.
Which is longer, the 3M14 Kalibr or RK-55 Granat?
The 3M14 Kalibr is longer at 8.90 meters compared to the RK-55 Granat's 8.09 meters.
What guidance systems do the 3M14 Kalibr and RK-55 Granat use?
The 3M14 Kalibr uses Inertial guidance plus terminal active radar homing guidance while the RK-55 Granat uses Sprut inertial guidance plus TERCOM guidance.
Which entered service first, the 3M14 Kalibr or RK-55 Granat?
The RK-55 Granat entered service first in 1984, 10 years before the 3M14 Kalibr which entered service in 1994.