AGM-183 ARRW vs AGM-78 Standard ARM

Overview

The AGM-183 ARRW and the AGM-78 Standard ARM are both Air-to-Surface missiles.

The AGM-183 ARRW has a range of 1,600 km β€” 18:1 the AGM-78 Standard ARM's 90 km. The AGM-183 ARRW reaches 24,000 km/h vs 2,223 km/h for the AGM-78 Standard ARM.

The AGM-183 ARRW is a United States air-launched hypersonic missile first tested in 2021, designed for rapid conventional strikes using an unpowered boost-glide vehicle.
Origin πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Air-to-Surface
Type Hypersonic air-to-ground ballistic missile
Manufacturer Lockheed Martin
Service year --
Number produced -- units
Estimated unit price $14.9 million
American anti-radar missile, entered service in 1968, utilizes passive radar homing for guidance.
Origin πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Air-to-Surface
Type Anti-radar missile
Manufacturer Raytheon / Hughes
Service year 1968
Number produced 3,000 units
Estimated unit price NA
Range 1,600.0 km β—‰
Maximum speed Mach 19.6 β—‰
Weight -- kg
Warhead -- kg
Length NA
Diameter -- mm
Guidance --
Warhead type --
Range 90.0 km β—‰
Maximum speed Mach 1.8 β—‰
Weight 817 kg
Warhead 101.0 kg
Length 4.57 m
Diameter 343 mm
Guidance Passive radar homing
Warhead type High Explosive / Fragmentation

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the AGM-183 ARRW or AGM-78 Standard ARM?
The AGM-183 ARRW has a longer range at 1,600 km compared to the AGM-78 Standard ARM's 90 km.
Which is faster, the AGM-183 ARRW or AGM-78 Standard ARM?
The AGM-183 ARRW is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 19.6 compared to the AGM-78 Standard ARM's Mach 1.8.
Which has a larger warhead, the AGM-183 ARRW or AGM-78 Standard ARM?
The AGM-78 Standard ARM carries a larger warhead at 101 kg compared to the AGM-183 ARRW's 0 kg.
Which is heavier, the AGM-183 ARRW or AGM-78 Standard ARM?
The AGM-78 Standard ARM is heavier at 817 kg compared to the AGM-183 ARRW's 0 kg.
Which is longer, the AGM-183 ARRW or AGM-78 Standard ARM?
The AGM-78 Standard ARM is longer at 4.57 meters compared to the AGM-183 ARRW's 0.00 meters.