AGM-45 Shrike vs Kh-47M2 Kinzhal

Overview

The AGM-45 Shrike and the Kh-47M2 Kinzhal are both Air-to-Surface missiles.

The Kh-47M2 Kinzhal has a range of 2,000 km — 50:1 the AGM-45 Shrike's 40 km. The AGM-45 Shrike reaches 1,852 km/h vs 12,350 km/h for the Kh-47M2 Kinzhal. The AGM-45 Shrike carries a 65 kg warhead vs 480 kg for the Kh-47M2 Kinzhal. Launch weight is 177 kg for the AGM-45 Shrike vs 4,300 kg for the Kh-47M2 Kinzhal. The AGM-45 Shrike uses Passive radar homing guidance, while the Kh-47M2 Kinzhal relies on INS, mid-course update.

The AGM-45 Shrike has been produced in 18,500 units vs 188 for the Kh-47M2 Kinzhal. Unit cost is $0.007M for the AGM-45 Shrike vs $10M for the Kh-47M2 Kinzhal. The AGM-45 Shrike entered service 52 years before the Kh-47M2 Kinzhal (1965 vs 2017).

AGM-45 Shrike

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
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Kh-47M2 Kinzhal

Russian hypersonic missile, entered service in 2017, with a maximum speed of Mach 8.2.
Origin 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Air-to-Surface
Type Hypersonic air-launched ballistic missile
Manufacturer Votkinsk Plant State Production Association
Service year 2017
Number produced 188 units
Estimated unit price $10 million
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AGM-45 Shrike

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

Kh-47M2 Kinzhal

Range 2,000.0 km ◉
Maximum speed Mach 10.1 ◉
Weight 4,300 kg ◉
Warhead 480.0 kg ◉
Length 7.20 m ◉
Diameter 1200 mm ◉
Guidance INS, mid-course update
Warhead type High Explosive or Nuclear

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the AGM-45 Shrike or Kh-47M2 Kinzhal?
The Kh-47M2 Kinzhal has a longer range at 2,000 km compared to the AGM-45 Shrike's 40 km.
Which is faster, the AGM-45 Shrike or Kh-47M2 Kinzhal?
The Kh-47M2 Kinzhal is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 10.1 compared to the AGM-45 Shrike's Mach 1.5.
Which has a larger warhead, the AGM-45 Shrike or Kh-47M2 Kinzhal?
The Kh-47M2 Kinzhal carries a larger warhead at 480 kg compared to the AGM-45 Shrike's 65 kg.
Which is heavier, the AGM-45 Shrike or Kh-47M2 Kinzhal?
The Kh-47M2 Kinzhal is heavier at 4,300 kg compared to the AGM-45 Shrike's 177 kg.
Which is longer, the AGM-45 Shrike or Kh-47M2 Kinzhal?
The Kh-47M2 Kinzhal is longer at 7.20 meters compared to the AGM-45 Shrike's 3.05 meters.
What guidance systems do the AGM-45 Shrike and Kh-47M2 Kinzhal use?
The AGM-45 Shrike uses Passive radar homing guidance while the Kh-47M2 Kinzhal uses INS, mid-course update guidance.
Which entered service first, the AGM-45 Shrike or Kh-47M2 Kinzhal?
The AGM-45 Shrike entered service first in 1965, 52 years before the Kh-47M2 Kinzhal which entered service in 2017.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AGM-45 Shrike or Kh-47M2 Kinzhal?
The AGM-45 Shrike has been produced in greater numbers with 18,500 units compared to 188 units of the Kh-47M2 Kinzhal.

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