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AGM-123 Skipper vs 3M54-1 Kalibr

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Specifications
AGM-123 Skipper 3M54-1 Kalibr
Origin 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Russia🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Anti-Ship Anti-Ship
Type Anti-ship missile Anti-ship missile
Manufacturer Emerson Electric Novator (OKB-8)
Service year 1985 1994
Number produced -- units -- units
Estimated unit price NA $6.5 million
Range 25.0 km 300.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 0.9 Mach 3.0
Weight 582 kg 1,780 kg
Warhead 454.0 kg 400.0 kg
Length 4.30 m 6.20 m
Diameter 500 mm 533 mm
Guidance Laser-guidance Inertial guidance plus terminal active radar homing
Warhead type High Explosive / Fragmentation High Explosive
Scale Comparison
AGM-123 SKIPPER 4.30 m 3M54-1 KALIBR 6.20 m 1.75 m
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Overview

The AGM-123 Skipper and the 3M54-1 Kalibr are both Anti-Ship missiles.

The 3M54-1 Kalibr has a range of 300 km — 12:1 the AGM-123 Skipper's 25 km. The AGM-123 Skipper reaches 1,100 km/h vs 3,704 km/h for the 3M54-1 Kalibr. The AGM-123 Skipper carries a 454 kg warhead vs 400 kg for the 3M54-1 Kalibr. Launch weight is 582 kg for the AGM-123 Skipper vs 1,780 kg for the 3M54-1 Kalibr. The AGM-123 Skipper uses Laser-guidance guidance, while the 3M54-1 Kalibr relies on Inertial guidance plus terminal active radar homing.

The AGM-123 Skipper entered service 9 years before the 3M54-1 Kalibr (1985 vs 1994).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the AGM-123 Skipper or 3M54-1 Kalibr?
The 3M54-1 Kalibr has a longer range at 300 km compared to the AGM-123 Skipper's 25 km.
Which is faster, the AGM-123 Skipper or 3M54-1 Kalibr?
The 3M54-1 Kalibr is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 3.0 compared to the AGM-123 Skipper's Mach 0.9.
Which has a larger warhead, the AGM-123 Skipper or 3M54-1 Kalibr?
The AGM-123 Skipper carries a larger warhead at 454 kg compared to the 3M54-1 Kalibr's 400 kg.
Which is heavier, the AGM-123 Skipper or 3M54-1 Kalibr?
The 3M54-1 Kalibr is heavier at 1,780 kg compared to the AGM-123 Skipper's 582 kg.
Which is longer, the AGM-123 Skipper or 3M54-1 Kalibr?
The 3M54-1 Kalibr is longer at 6.20 meters compared to the AGM-123 Skipper's 4.30 meters.
What guidance systems do the AGM-123 Skipper and 3M54-1 Kalibr use?
The AGM-123 Skipper uses Laser-guidance guidance while the 3M54-1 Kalibr uses Inertial guidance plus terminal active radar homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the AGM-123 Skipper or 3M54-1 Kalibr?
The AGM-123 Skipper entered service first in 1985, 9 years before the 3M54-1 Kalibr which entered service in 1994.