AGM-158 JASSM vs RK-55 Granat
The AGM-158 JASSM and the RK-55 Granat are both Cruise missiles. The RK-55 Granat has a range of 3,000 km — 8.1x the AGM-158 JASSM's 370 km. The AGM-158 JASSM reaches 1,050 km/h vs 720 km/h for the RK-55 Granat. The AGM-158 JASSM carries a 450 kg warhead vs 410 kg for the RK-55 Granat. Launch weight is 1,020 kg for the AGM-158 JASSM vs 1,700 kg for the RK-55 Granat. The AGM-158 JASSM uses INS, IIR, GPS guidance, while the RK-55 Granat relies on Sprut inertial guidance plus TERCOM. The AGM-158 JASSM has been produced in 7,500 units vs 100 for the RK-55 Granat. The RK-55 Granat entered service 19 years before the AGM-158 JASSM (1984 vs 2003).
| American cruise missile, entered service in 2003, uses INS and GPS guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Cruise |
| Type | Air launched cruise missile |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed Martin |
| Service year | 2003 |
| Number produced | 7,500 units |
| Estimated unit price | $1.7 million |
| Range | 370.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 0.9 ◉ |
| Weight | 1,020 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 450.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 4.26 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 635 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | INS, IIR, GPS |
| Warhead type | High Explosive / Fragmentation |
| Range | 3,000.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 720 km/h ◉ |
| Weight | 1,700 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 410.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 8.09 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 500 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Sprut inertial guidance plus TERCOM |
| Warhead type | Nuclear |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the AGM-158 JASSM or RK-55 Granat?
The RK-55 Granat has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the AGM-158 JASSM's 370 km.
Which is faster, the AGM-158 JASSM or RK-55 Granat?
The AGM-158 JASSM is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 0.9 compared to the RK-55 Granat's 720 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the AGM-158 JASSM or RK-55 Granat?
The AGM-158 JASSM carries a larger warhead at 450 kg compared to the RK-55 Granat's 410 kg.
Which is heavier, the AGM-158 JASSM or RK-55 Granat?
The RK-55 Granat is heavier at 1,700 kg compared to the AGM-158 JASSM's 1,020 kg.
Which is longer, the AGM-158 JASSM or RK-55 Granat?
The RK-55 Granat is longer at 8.09 meters compared to the AGM-158 JASSM's 4.26 meters.
What guidance systems do the AGM-158 JASSM and RK-55 Granat use?
The AGM-158 JASSM uses INS, IIR, GPS guidance while the RK-55 Granat uses Sprut inertial guidance plus TERCOM guidance.
Which entered service first, the AGM-158 JASSM or RK-55 Granat?
The RK-55 Granat entered service first in 1984, 19 years before the AGM-158 JASSM which entered service in 2003.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AGM-158 JASSM or RK-55 Granat?
The AGM-158 JASSM has been produced in greater numbers with 7,500 units compared to 100 units of the RK-55 Granat.