AGM-45 Shrike vs AGM-78 Standard ARM
The AGM-45 Shrike and the AGM-78 Standard ARM are both Air-to-Surface missiles. The AGM-78 Standard ARM has a range of 90 km — 2.2x the AGM-45 Shrike's 40 km. The AGM-45 Shrike reaches 1,852 km/h vs 2,223 km/h for the AGM-78 Standard ARM. The AGM-45 Shrike carries a 65 kg warhead vs 101 kg for the AGM-78 Standard ARM. Launch weight is 177 kg for the AGM-45 Shrike vs 817 kg for the AGM-78 Standard ARM. The AGM-45 Shrike uses Passive radar homing guidance, while the AGM-78 Standard ARM relies on Passive radar homing. The AGM-45 Shrike has been produced in 18,500 units vs 3,000 for the AGM-78 Standard ARM. The AGM-45 Shrike entered service 3 years before the AGM-78 Standard ARM (1965 vs 1968).
| American anti-radar missile, entered service in 1965, uses passive radar homing to target enemy radar emitters. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Air-to-Surface |
| Type | Anti-radar missile |
| Manufacturer | Texas Instruments |
| Service year | 1965 |
| Number produced | 18,500 units |
| Estimated unit price | $0.0 million |
| American anti-radar missile, entered service in 1968, utilizes passive radar homing for guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 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 | 40.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 1.5 ◉ |
| Weight | 177 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 65.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 3.05 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 203 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Passive radar homing |
| Warhead type | High Explosive / Fragmentation |
| Range | 90.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 1.8 ◉ |
| 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-45 Shrike or AGM-78 Standard ARM?
The AGM-78 Standard ARM has a longer range at 90 km compared to the AGM-45 Shrike's 40 km.
Which is faster, the AGM-45 Shrike or AGM-78 Standard ARM?
The AGM-78 Standard ARM is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 1.8 compared to the AGM-45 Shrike's Mach 1.5.
Which has a larger warhead, the AGM-45 Shrike or AGM-78 Standard ARM?
The AGM-78 Standard ARM carries a larger warhead at 101 kg compared to the AGM-45 Shrike's 65 kg.
Which is heavier, the AGM-45 Shrike or AGM-78 Standard ARM?
The AGM-78 Standard ARM is heavier at 817 kg compared to the AGM-45 Shrike's 177 kg.
Which is longer, the AGM-45 Shrike or AGM-78 Standard ARM?
The AGM-78 Standard ARM is longer at 4.57 meters compared to the AGM-45 Shrike's 3.05 meters.
What guidance systems do the AGM-45 Shrike and AGM-78 Standard ARM use?
The AGM-45 Shrike uses Passive radar homing guidance while the AGM-78 Standard ARM uses Passive radar homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the AGM-45 Shrike or AGM-78 Standard ARM?
The AGM-45 Shrike entered service first in 1965, 3 years before the AGM-78 Standard ARM which entered service in 1968.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AGM-45 Shrike or AGM-78 Standard ARM?
The AGM-45 Shrike has been produced in greater numbers with 18,500 units compared to 3,000 units of the AGM-78 Standard ARM.