ABM-1 Galosh vs Oreshnik

The ABM-1 Galosh and the Oreshnik are both Ballistic missiles. The Oreshnik has a range of 5,500 km — 16:1 the ABM-1 Galosh's 350 km. The ABM-1 Galosh reaches 4,900 km/h vs 13,582 km/h for the Oreshnik. The ABM-1 Galosh uses Radar command guidance guidance, while the Oreshnik relies on Inertial. The ABM-1 Galosh entered service 46 years before the Oreshnik (1978 vs 2024).

Russian anti-ballistic missile, entered service in 1978, using radar command guidance.
Origin 🇷🇺 Russia, 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Ballistic
Type Anti-ballistic missile
Manufacturer Vympel
Service year 1978
Number produced 64 units
Estimated unit price NA
Russian intermediate-range ballistic missile, service year 2024, uses inertial guidance.
Origin 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Ballistic
Type Intermediate-range ballistic missile
Manufacturer Russian State Industry
Service year 2024
Number produced -- units
Estimated unit price NA
Range 350.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 4.0
Weight 32,700 kg
Length 19.80 m
Diameter 2570 mm
Guidance Radar command guidance
Warhead type Thermonuclear
Range 5,500.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 11.1
Weight -- kg
Length NA
Diameter -- mm
Guidance Inertial
Warhead type MIRV

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the ABM-1 Galosh or Oreshnik?
The Oreshnik has a longer range at 5,500 km compared to the ABM-1 Galosh's 350 km.
Which is faster, the ABM-1 Galosh or Oreshnik?
The Oreshnik is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 11.1 compared to the ABM-1 Galosh's Mach 4.0.
Which is heavier, the ABM-1 Galosh or Oreshnik?
The ABM-1 Galosh is heavier at 32,700 kg compared to the Oreshnik's 0 kg.
Which is longer, the ABM-1 Galosh or Oreshnik?
The ABM-1 Galosh is longer at 19.80 meters compared to the Oreshnik's 0.00 meters.
What guidance systems do the ABM-1 Galosh and Oreshnik use?
The ABM-1 Galosh uses Radar command guidance guidance while the Oreshnik uses Inertial guidance.
Which entered service first, the ABM-1 Galosh or Oreshnik?
The ABM-1 Galosh entered service first in 1978, 46 years before the Oreshnik which entered service in 2024.