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AGM-158B JASSM-ER vs ASMP-A

Overview

The AGM-158B JASSM-ER and the ASMP-A are both Cruise missiles.

The AGM-158B JASSM-ER has a range of 1,000 km — 2.0x the ASMP-A's 500 km. The AGM-158B JASSM-ER reaches 1,050 km/h vs 3,704 km/h for the ASMP-A. Launch weight is 1,200 kg for the AGM-158B JASSM-ER vs 840 kg for the ASMP-A. The AGM-158B JASSM-ER uses INS, IIR, GPS guidance, while the ASMP-A relies on Guidage inertiel programmé.

The AGM-158B JASSM-ER has been produced in 7,500 units vs 54 for the ASMP-A. Unit cost is $1.665M for the AGM-158B JASSM-ER vs $15M for the ASMP-A. The AGM-158B JASSM-ER entered service 7 years before the ASMP-A (2003 vs 2010).

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
French ballistic missile, entered service in 2010, with a range of 500 km.
Origin 🇫🇷 France
Category Cruise
Type Air-launched standoff missile
Manufacturer MBDA
Service year 2010
Number produced 54 units
Estimated unit price $15 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 500.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 3.0
Weight 840 kg
Warhead -- kg
Length 5.40 m
Diameter 350 mm
Guidance Guidage inertiel programmé
Warhead type Tête nucléaire aéroportée

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the AGM-158B JASSM-ER or ASMP-A?
The AGM-158B JASSM-ER has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the ASMP-A's 500 km.
Which is faster, the AGM-158B JASSM-ER or ASMP-A?
The ASMP-A is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 3.0 compared to the AGM-158B JASSM-ER's Mach 0.9.
Which has a larger warhead, the AGM-158B JASSM-ER or ASMP-A?
The AGM-158B JASSM-ER carries a larger warhead at 450 kg compared to the ASMP-A's 0 kg.
Which is heavier, the AGM-158B JASSM-ER or ASMP-A?
The AGM-158B JASSM-ER is heavier at 1,200 kg compared to the ASMP-A's 840 kg.
Which is longer, the AGM-158B JASSM-ER or ASMP-A?
The ASMP-A is longer at 5.40 meters compared to the AGM-158B JASSM-ER's 4.29 meters.
What guidance systems do the AGM-158B JASSM-ER and ASMP-A use?
The AGM-158B JASSM-ER uses INS, IIR, GPS guidance while the ASMP-A uses Guidage inertiel programmé guidance.
Which entered service first, the AGM-158B JASSM-ER or ASMP-A?
The AGM-158B JASSM-ER entered service first in 2003, 7 years before the ASMP-A which entered service in 2010.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AGM-158B JASSM-ER or ASMP-A?
The AGM-158B JASSM-ER has been produced in greater numbers with 7,500 units compared to 54 units of the ASMP-A.