AGM-158B JASSM-ER vs Kh-101
The AGM-158B JASSM-ER and the Kh-101 are both Cruise missiles. The Kh-101 has a range of 3,500 km — 3.5x the AGM-158B JASSM-ER's 1,000 km. The AGM-158B JASSM-ER reaches 1,050 km/h vs 970 km/h for the Kh-101. The AGM-158B JASSM-ER carries a 450 kg warhead vs 800 kg for the Kh-101. Launch weight is 1,200 kg for the AGM-158B JASSM-ER vs 2,400 kg for the Kh-101. The AGM-158B JASSM-ER uses INS, IIR, GPS guidance, while the Kh-101 relies on Inertial guidance with Doppler. Unit cost is $1.665M for the AGM-158B JASSM-ER vs $1.1M for the Kh-101. The AGM-158B JASSM-ER entered service 9 years before the Kh-101 (2003 vs 2012).
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Range | 3,500.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 970 km/h ◉ |
| Weight | 2,400 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 800.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 7.45 m ◉ |
| Diameter | -- mm |
| Guidance | Inertial guidance with Doppler |
| Warhead type | High-explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the AGM-158B JASSM-ER or Kh-101?
The Kh-101 has a longer range at 3,500 km compared to the AGM-158B JASSM-ER's 1,000 km.
Which is faster, the AGM-158B JASSM-ER or Kh-101?
The AGM-158B JASSM-ER is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 0.9 compared to the Kh-101's 970 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the AGM-158B JASSM-ER or Kh-101?
The Kh-101 carries a larger warhead at 800 kg compared to the AGM-158B JASSM-ER's 450 kg.
Which is heavier, the AGM-158B JASSM-ER or Kh-101?
The Kh-101 is heavier at 2,400 kg compared to the AGM-158B JASSM-ER's 1,200 kg.
Which is longer, the AGM-158B JASSM-ER or Kh-101?
The Kh-101 is longer at 7.45 meters compared to the AGM-158B JASSM-ER's 4.29 meters.
What guidance systems do the AGM-158B JASSM-ER and Kh-101 use?
The AGM-158B JASSM-ER uses INS, IIR, GPS guidance while the Kh-101 uses Inertial guidance with Doppler guidance.
Which entered service first, the AGM-158B JASSM-ER or Kh-101?
The AGM-158B JASSM-ER entered service first in 2003, 9 years before the Kh-101 which entered service in 2012.