AGM-69 SRAM vs Agni-III
Overview
The AGM-69 SRAM and the Agni-III are both Ballistic missiles.
The Agni-III has a range of 3,500 km — 18:1 the AGM-69 SRAM's 200 km. The AGM-69 SRAM reaches 4,322 km/h vs 18,000 km/h for the Agni-III. The AGM-69 SRAM carries a 125 kg warhead vs 2490 kg for the Agni-III. Launch weight is 1,010 kg for the AGM-69 SRAM vs 50,000 kg for the Agni-III. The AGM-69 SRAM uses Inertial measurement unit and radar altimeter guidance, while the Agni-III relies on RLG-INS, multi-GNSS, IIR homing, radar scene matching, ARH.
Unit cost is $0.592M for the AGM-69 SRAM vs $4M for the Agni-III. The AGM-69 SRAM entered service 39 years before the Agni-III (1972 vs 2011).
| American ballistic missile, entered service in 1972, uses inertial measurement unit and radar altimeter guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Ballistic |
| Type | Tactical ballistic missile |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| Service year | 1972 |
| Number produced | 1,500 units |
| Estimated unit price | $0.6 million |
| Range | 200.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 3.5 ◉ |
| Weight | 1,010 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 125.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 4.47 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 447 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial measurement unit and radar altimeter |
| Warhead type | Nuclear |
| Range | 3,500.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 14.7 ◉ |
| Weight | 50,000 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 2490.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 17.00 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 2000 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | RLG-INS, multi-GNSS, IIR homing, radar scene matching, ARH |
| Warhead type | Conventional, thermobaric, nuclear |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the AGM-69 SRAM or Agni-III?
The Agni-III has a longer range at 3,500 km compared to the AGM-69 SRAM's 200 km.
Which is faster, the AGM-69 SRAM or Agni-III?
The Agni-III is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 14.7 compared to the AGM-69 SRAM's Mach 3.5.
Which has a larger warhead, the AGM-69 SRAM or Agni-III?
The Agni-III carries a larger warhead at 2,490 kg compared to the AGM-69 SRAM's 125 kg.
Which is heavier, the AGM-69 SRAM or Agni-III?
The Agni-III is heavier at 50,000 kg compared to the AGM-69 SRAM's 1,010 kg.
Which is longer, the AGM-69 SRAM or Agni-III?
The Agni-III is longer at 17.00 meters compared to the AGM-69 SRAM's 4.47 meters.
What guidance systems do the AGM-69 SRAM and Agni-III use?
The AGM-69 SRAM uses Inertial measurement unit and radar altimeter guidance while the Agni-III uses RLG-INS, multi-GNSS, IIR homing, radar scene matching, ARH guidance.
Which entered service first, the AGM-69 SRAM or Agni-III?
The AGM-69 SRAM entered service first in 1972, 39 years before the Agni-III which entered service in 2011.