AGM-136 Tacit Rainbow vs Kh-47M2 Kinzhal
Overview
The AGM-136 Tacit Rainbow and the Kh-47M2 Kinzhal are both Air-to-Surface missiles.
The Kh-47M2 Kinzhal has a range of 2,000 km — 25:1 the AGM-136 Tacit Rainbow's 80 km. The AGM-136 Tacit Rainbow carries a 18 kg warhead vs 480 kg for the Kh-47M2 Kinzhal. Launch weight is 195 kg for the AGM-136 Tacit Rainbow vs 4,300 kg for the Kh-47M2 Kinzhal. The AGM-136 Tacit Rainbow uses Seek head guidance, while the Kh-47M2 Kinzhal relies on INS, mid-course update.
Unit cost is $0.2M for the AGM-136 Tacit Rainbow vs $10M for the Kh-47M2 Kinzhal.
| American surface-to-air missile, with a range of 80 km, using "seek head" guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Air-to-Surface |
| Type | Anti-radar loitering munition |
| Manufacturer | Northrop / Boeing / Texas Instruments |
| Service year | -- |
| Number produced | 0 units |
| Estimated unit price | $0.2 million |
| Russian hypersonic missile, entered service in 2017, with a maximum speed of Mach 8.2. | |
| Origin | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Air-to-Surface |
| Type | Hypersonic air-launched ballistic missile |
| Manufacturer | Votkinsk Plant State Production Association |
| Service year | 2017 |
| Number produced | 188 units |
| Estimated unit price | $10 million |
| Range | 80.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | NA |
| Weight | 195 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 18.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 2.56 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 701 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Seek head |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
| Range | 2,000.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 10.1 |
| Weight | 4,300 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 480.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 7.20 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 1200 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | INS, mid-course update |
| Warhead type | High Explosive or Nuclear |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the AGM-136 Tacit Rainbow or Kh-47M2 Kinzhal?
The Kh-47M2 Kinzhal has a longer range at 2,000 km compared to the AGM-136 Tacit Rainbow's 80 km.
Which is faster, the AGM-136 Tacit Rainbow or Kh-47M2 Kinzhal?
The Kh-47M2 Kinzhal is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 10.1 compared to the AGM-136 Tacit Rainbow's 0 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the AGM-136 Tacit Rainbow or Kh-47M2 Kinzhal?
The Kh-47M2 Kinzhal carries a larger warhead at 480 kg compared to the AGM-136 Tacit Rainbow's 18 kg.
Which is heavier, the AGM-136 Tacit Rainbow or Kh-47M2 Kinzhal?
The Kh-47M2 Kinzhal is heavier at 4,300 kg compared to the AGM-136 Tacit Rainbow's 195 kg.
Which is longer, the AGM-136 Tacit Rainbow or Kh-47M2 Kinzhal?
The Kh-47M2 Kinzhal is longer at 7.20 meters compared to the AGM-136 Tacit Rainbow's 2.56 meters.
What guidance systems do the AGM-136 Tacit Rainbow and Kh-47M2 Kinzhal use?
The AGM-136 Tacit Rainbow uses Seek head guidance while the Kh-47M2 Kinzhal uses INS, mid-course update guidance.