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
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
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
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 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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Frequently Asked Questions

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.