AGM-158B JASSM-ER vs KSR-2 & KS-11
The AGM-158B JASSM-ER and the KSR-2 & KS-11 are both Cruise missiles. The AGM-158B JASSM-ER has a range of 1,000 km — 3.1x the KSR-2 & KS-11's 320 km. The AGM-158B JASSM-ER reaches 1,050 km/h vs 1,250 km/h for the KSR-2 & KS-11. The AGM-158B JASSM-ER carries a 450 kg warhead vs 1000 kg for the KSR-2 & KS-11. Launch weight is 1,200 kg for the AGM-158B JASSM-ER vs 3,000 kg for the KSR-2 & KS-11. The AGM-158B JASSM-ER uses INS, IIR, GPS guidance, while the KSR-2 & KS-11 relies on Inertial guidance followed by terminal active radar homing. The AGM-158B JASSM-ER has been produced in 7,500 units vs 1,000 for the KSR-2 & KS-11. The KSR-2 & KS-11 entered service 41 years before the AGM-158B JASSM-ER (1962 vs 2003).
| 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 | 320.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 1.0 ◉ |
| Weight | 3,000 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 1000.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 8.59 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 900 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial guidance followed by terminal active radar homing |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the AGM-158B JASSM-ER or KSR-2 & KS-11?
The AGM-158B JASSM-ER has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the KSR-2 & KS-11's 320 km.
Which is faster, the AGM-158B JASSM-ER or KSR-2 & KS-11?
The KSR-2 & KS-11 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 1.0 compared to the AGM-158B JASSM-ER's Mach 0.9.
Which has a larger warhead, the AGM-158B JASSM-ER or KSR-2 & KS-11?
The KSR-2 & KS-11 carries a larger warhead at 1,000 kg compared to the AGM-158B JASSM-ER's 450 kg.
Which is heavier, the AGM-158B JASSM-ER or KSR-2 & KS-11?
The KSR-2 & KS-11 is heavier at 3,000 kg compared to the AGM-158B JASSM-ER's 1,200 kg.
Which is longer, the AGM-158B JASSM-ER or KSR-2 & KS-11?
The KSR-2 & KS-11 is longer at 8.59 meters compared to the AGM-158B JASSM-ER's 4.29 meters.
What guidance systems do the AGM-158B JASSM-ER and KSR-2 & KS-11 use?
The AGM-158B JASSM-ER uses INS, IIR, GPS guidance while the KSR-2 & KS-11 uses Inertial guidance followed by terminal active radar homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the AGM-158B JASSM-ER or KSR-2 & KS-11?
The KSR-2 & KS-11 entered service first in 1962, 41 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 KSR-2 & KS-11?
The AGM-158B JASSM-ER has been produced in greater numbers with 7,500 units compared to 1,000 units of the KSR-2 & KS-11.