AGM-158B JASSM-ER vs Taurus KEPD 350
The AGM-158B JASSM-ER and the Taurus KEPD 350 are both Cruise missiles. The AGM-158B JASSM-ER has a range of 1,000 km — 2.0x the Taurus KEPD 350's 500 km. The AGM-158B JASSM-ER reaches 1,050 km/h vs 1,160 km/h for the Taurus KEPD 350. The AGM-158B JASSM-ER carries a 450 kg warhead vs 480 kg for the Taurus KEPD 350. Launch weight is 1,200 kg for the AGM-158B JASSM-ER vs 1,400 kg for the Taurus KEPD 350. The AGM-158B JASSM-ER uses INS, IIR, GPS guidance, while the Taurus KEPD 350 relies on INS, GPS, IBN, RADALT. The AGM-158B JASSM-ER has been produced in 7,500 units vs 1,200 for the Taurus KEPD 350. Unit cost is $1.665M for the AGM-158B JASSM-ER vs $3.5M for the Taurus KEPD 350. The AGM-158B JASSM-ER entered service 3 years before the Taurus KEPD 350 (2003 vs 2006).
| American cruise missile, entered service in 2003, uses GPS and IIR for guidance. |
| Origin |
🇺🇸 United States
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| 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
|
| German-Swedish cruise missile, entered service in 2006, uses INS and GPS for guidance. |
| Origin |
🇩🇪 Germany,
🇸🇪 Sweden
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| Category |
Cruise |
| Type |
Air-launched cruise missile |
| Manufacturer |
Taurus Systems GmbH |
| Service year |
2006 |
| Number produced |
1,200 units
|
| Estimated unit price |
$3.5 million
|
| Range |
1,000.0 km
◉
|
| Maximum speed |
Mach 0.9
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|
| 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
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| Range |
500.0 km
◉
|
| Maximum speed |
Mach 0.9
◉
|
| Weight |
1,400 kg
◉
|
| Warhead |
480.0 kg
◉
|
| Length |
5.10 m
◉
|
| Diameter |
1080 mm
◉
|
| Guidance |
INS, GPS, IBN, RADALT
|
| Warhead type |
Two-stage tandem MEPHISTO penetrator
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Which has longer range, the AGM-158B JASSM-ER or Taurus KEPD 350?
The AGM-158B JASSM-ER has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the Taurus KEPD 350's 500 km.
Which is faster, the AGM-158B JASSM-ER or Taurus KEPD 350?
The Taurus KEPD 350 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 0.9 compared to the AGM-158B JASSM-ER's Mach 0.9.
Which has a larger warhead, the AGM-158B JASSM-ER or Taurus KEPD 350?
The Taurus KEPD 350 carries a larger warhead at 480 kg compared to the AGM-158B JASSM-ER's 450 kg.
Which is heavier, the AGM-158B JASSM-ER or Taurus KEPD 350?
The Taurus KEPD 350 is heavier at 1,400 kg compared to the AGM-158B JASSM-ER's 1,200 kg.
Which is longer, the AGM-158B JASSM-ER or Taurus KEPD 350?
The Taurus KEPD 350 is longer at 5.10 meters compared to the AGM-158B JASSM-ER's 4.29 meters.
What guidance systems do the AGM-158B JASSM-ER and Taurus KEPD 350 use?
The AGM-158B JASSM-ER uses INS, IIR, GPS guidance while the Taurus KEPD 350 uses INS, GPS, IBN, RADALT guidance.
Which entered service first, the AGM-158B JASSM-ER or Taurus KEPD 350?
The AGM-158B JASSM-ER entered service first in 2003, 3 years before the Taurus KEPD 350 which entered service in 2006.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AGM-158B JASSM-ER or Taurus KEPD 350?
The AGM-158B JASSM-ER has been produced in greater numbers with 7,500 units compared to 1,200 units of the Taurus KEPD 350.