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AGM-12 Bullpup vs AGM-45 Shrike

AGM-12 Bullpup vs AGM-45 Shrike at a glance β€” speed 2,205 vs 1,852 km/h, warhead 113 vs 65 kg.

Specifications
AGM-12 Bullpup AGM-45 Shrike
Origin πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Air-to-Surface Air-to-Surface
Type Air-to-ground missile Anti-radar missile
Manufacturer Martin Marietta Texas Instruments
Service year 1959 1965
Number produced 56,000 units 18,500 units
Estimated unit price NA $0.0 million
Range NA 40.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 1.8 Mach 1.5
Weight -- kg 177 kg
Warhead 113.0 kg 65.0 kg
Length NA 3.05 m
Diameter -- mm 203 mm
Guidance Manual Command Line Of Sight Passive radar homing
Warhead type High explosive High Explosive / Fragmentation
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AGM-12 Bullpup or AGM-45 Shrike?
The AGM-12 Bullpup is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 1.8 compared to the AGM-45 Shrike's Mach 1.5.
Which has a larger warhead, the AGM-12 Bullpup or AGM-45 Shrike?
The AGM-12 Bullpup carries a larger warhead at 113 kg compared to the AGM-45 Shrike's 65 kg.
What guidance systems do the AGM-12 Bullpup and AGM-45 Shrike use?
The AGM-12 Bullpup uses Manual Command Line Of Sight guidance while the AGM-45 Shrike uses Passive radar homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the AGM-12 Bullpup or AGM-45 Shrike?
The AGM-12 Bullpup entered service first in 1959, 6 years before the AGM-45 Shrike which entered service in 1965.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AGM-12 Bullpup or AGM-45 Shrike?
The AGM-12 Bullpup has been produced in greater numbers with 56,000 units compared to 18,500 units of the AGM-45 Shrike.