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AGM-129 ACM vs APACHE

AGM-129 ACM vs APACHE at a glance β€” range 3,700 vs 140 km, speed 800 vs 1,000 km/h, launch weight 1,680 vs 1,230 kg.

Specifications
AGM-129 ACM APACHE
Origin πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States πŸ‡«πŸ‡· France
Category Cruise Cruise
Type Air-launched cruise missile Anti-runway cruise missile
Manufacturer General Dynamics / Raytheon MBDA
Service year 1990 2001
Number produced 461 units 100 units
Estimated unit price NA $1.6 million
Range 3,700.0 km 140.0 km
Maximum speed 800 km/h 1000 km/h
Weight 1,680 kg 1,230 kg
Warhead -- kg 500.0 kg
Length 6.35 m 5.10 m
Diameter 705 mm -- mm
Guidance Inertial with TERCOM and Lidar Doppler velocimeter GPS and Inertial guiding
Warhead type W80-1 thermonuclear Submunitions
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the AGM-129 ACM or APACHE?
The AGM-129 ACM has a longer range at 3,700 km compared to the APACHE's 140 km.
Which is faster, the AGM-129 ACM or APACHE?
The APACHE is faster with a maximum speed of 1000 km/h compared to the AGM-129 ACM's 800 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the AGM-129 ACM or APACHE?
The APACHE carries a larger warhead at 500 kg compared to the AGM-129 ACM's 0 kg.
Which is heavier, the AGM-129 ACM or APACHE?
The AGM-129 ACM is heavier at 1,680 kg compared to the APACHE's 1,230 kg.
Which is longer, the AGM-129 ACM or APACHE?
The AGM-129 ACM is longer at 6.35 meters compared to the APACHE's 5.10 meters.
What guidance systems do the AGM-129 ACM and APACHE use?
The AGM-129 ACM uses Inertial with TERCOM and Lidar Doppler velocimeter guidance while the APACHE uses GPS and Inertial guiding guidance.
Which entered service first, the AGM-129 ACM or APACHE?
The AGM-129 ACM entered service first in 1990, 11 years before the APACHE which entered service in 2001.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AGM-129 ACM or APACHE?
The AGM-129 ACM has been produced in greater numbers with 461 units compared to 100 units of the APACHE.