AGM-158B JASSM-ER vs AGM-86 ALCM

Overview

The AGM-158B JASSM-ER and the AGM-86 ALCM are both Cruise missiles.

Range is 1,000 km for the AGM-158B JASSM-ER vs 1,110 km for the AGM-86 ALCM. The AGM-158B JASSM-ER reaches 1,050 km/h vs 900 km/h for the AGM-86 ALCM. The AGM-158B JASSM-ER carries a 450 kg warhead vs 680 kg for the AGM-86 ALCM. Launch weight is 1,200 kg for the AGM-158B JASSM-ER vs 1,474 kg for the AGM-86 ALCM. The AGM-158B JASSM-ER uses INS, IIR, GPS guidance, while the AGM-86 ALCM relies on Litton INS element integrated with multi-channel onboard GPS.

The AGM-158B JASSM-ER has been produced in 7,500 units vs 50 for the AGM-86 ALCM. Unit cost is $1.665M for the AGM-158B JASSM-ER vs $1.896M for the AGM-86 ALCM. The AGM-86 ALCM entered service 2 years before the AGM-158B JASSM-ER (2001 vs 2003).

AGM-158B JASSM-ER

American cruise missile, entered service in 2003, uses GPS and IIR for guidance.
Origin 🇺🇸 United States
Category Cruise
Type Air-launched cruise missile
Manufacturer Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control
Service year 2003
Number produced 7,500 units
Estimated unit price $1.7 million
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AGM-86 ALCM

American cruise missile, entered service in 2001, uses GPS-integrated INS guidance.
Origin 🇺🇸 United States
Category Cruise
Type Cruise missile
Manufacturer Boeing
Service year 2001
Number produced 50 units
Estimated unit price $1.9 million
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AGM-158B JASSM-ER

Range 1,000.0 km ◉
Maximum speed Mach 0.9 ◉
Weight 1,200 kg ◉
Warhead 450.0 kg ◉
Length 4.29 m ◉
Diameter 635 mm ◉
Guidance INS, IIR, GPS
Warhead type WDU-42/B penetrator

AGM-86 ALCM

Range 1,110.0 km ◉
Maximum speed 900 km/h ◉
Weight 1,474 kg ◉
Warhead 680.0 kg ◉
Length 6.37 m ◉
Diameter 622 mm ◉
Guidance Litton INS element integrated with multi-channel onboard GPS
Warhead type High Explosive / Fragmentation AFX-760

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the AGM-158B JASSM-ER or AGM-86 ALCM?
The AGM-86 ALCM has a longer range at 1,110 km compared to the AGM-158B JASSM-ER's 1,000 km.
Which is faster, the AGM-158B JASSM-ER or AGM-86 ALCM?
The AGM-158B JASSM-ER is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 0.9 compared to the AGM-86 ALCM's 900 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the AGM-158B JASSM-ER or AGM-86 ALCM?
The AGM-86 ALCM carries a larger warhead at 680 kg compared to the AGM-158B JASSM-ER's 450 kg.
Which is heavier, the AGM-158B JASSM-ER or AGM-86 ALCM?
The AGM-86 ALCM is heavier at 1,474 kg compared to the AGM-158B JASSM-ER's 1,200 kg.
Which is longer, the AGM-158B JASSM-ER or AGM-86 ALCM?
The AGM-86 ALCM is longer at 6.37 meters compared to the AGM-158B JASSM-ER's 4.29 meters.
What guidance systems do the AGM-158B JASSM-ER and AGM-86 ALCM use?
The AGM-158B JASSM-ER uses INS, IIR, GPS guidance while the AGM-86 ALCM uses Litton INS element integrated with multi-channel onboard GPS guidance.
Which entered service first, the AGM-158B JASSM-ER or AGM-86 ALCM?
The AGM-86 ALCM entered service first in 2001, 2 years before the AGM-158B JASSM-ER which entered service in 2003.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AGM-158B JASSM-ER or AGM-86 ALCM?
The AGM-158B JASSM-ER has been produced in greater numbers with 7,500 units compared to 50 units of the AGM-86 ALCM.

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