AGM-142 Have Nap / Popeye vs Kh-59

Overview

The AGM-142 Have Nap / Popeye and the Kh-59 are both Air-to-Surface missiles.

The Kh-59 has a range of 290 km — 3.7x the AGM-142 Have Nap / Popeye's 78 km. The AGM-142 Have Nap / Popeye reaches 1,852 km/h vs 980 km/h for the Kh-59. The AGM-142 Have Nap / Popeye carries a 340 kg warhead vs 320 kg for the Kh-59. Launch weight is 1,360 kg for the AGM-142 Have Nap / Popeye vs 930 kg for the Kh-59. The AGM-142 Have Nap / Popeye uses Inertial plus imaging infrared or TV guidance, while the Kh-59 relies on Inertial, TV, active radar homing.

The Kh-59 entered service 5 years before the AGM-142 Have Nap / Popeye (1980 vs 1985).

Israeli/American air-to-surface missile, entering service in 1985, utilizes inertial plus imaging infrared or TV guidance.
Origin 🇮🇱 Israel, 🇺🇸 United States
Category Air-to-Surface
Type Air-to-surface missile
Manufacturer Lockheed Martin
Service year 1985
Number produced -- units
Estimated unit price NA
Russian air-to-surface missile, entered service in 1980, utilizing TV and active radar homing.
Origin 🇷🇺 Russia, 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Air-to-Surface
Type Air-to-surface missile
Manufacturer Tactical Missiles Corporation
Service year 1980
Number produced -- units
Estimated unit price NA
Range 78.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 1.5
Weight 1,360 kg
Warhead 340.0 kg
Length 4.80 m
Diameter 533 mm
Guidance Inertial plus imaging infrared or TV
Warhead type High Explosive
Range 290.0 km
Maximum speed 980 km/h
Weight 930 kg
Warhead 320.0 kg
Length 5.85 m
Diameter 420 mm
Guidance Inertial, TV, active radar homing
Warhead type High Explosive

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the AGM-142 Have Nap / Popeye or Kh-59?
The Kh-59 has a longer range at 290 km compared to the AGM-142 Have Nap / Popeye's 78 km.
Which is faster, the AGM-142 Have Nap / Popeye or Kh-59?
The AGM-142 Have Nap / Popeye is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 1.5 compared to the Kh-59's 980 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the AGM-142 Have Nap / Popeye or Kh-59?
The AGM-142 Have Nap / Popeye carries a larger warhead at 340 kg compared to the Kh-59's 320 kg.
Which is heavier, the AGM-142 Have Nap / Popeye or Kh-59?
The AGM-142 Have Nap / Popeye is heavier at 1,360 kg compared to the Kh-59's 930 kg.
Which is longer, the AGM-142 Have Nap / Popeye or Kh-59?
The Kh-59 is longer at 5.85 meters compared to the AGM-142 Have Nap / Popeye's 4.80 meters.
What guidance systems do the AGM-142 Have Nap / Popeye and Kh-59 use?
The AGM-142 Have Nap / Popeye uses Inertial plus imaging infrared or TV guidance while the Kh-59 uses Inertial, TV, active radar homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the AGM-142 Have Nap / Popeye or Kh-59?
The Kh-59 entered service first in 1980, 5 years before the AGM-142 Have Nap / Popeye which entered service in 1985.