AGM-69 SRAM vs ASMP-A

The AGM-69 SRAM and the ASMP-A are both Ballistic missiles. The ASMP-A has a range of 500 km — 2.5x the AGM-69 SRAM's 200 km. The AGM-69 SRAM reaches 4,322 km/h vs 3,704 km/h for the ASMP-A. Launch weight is 1,010 kg for the AGM-69 SRAM vs 840 kg for the ASMP-A. The AGM-69 SRAM uses Inertial measurement unit and radar altimeter guidance, while the ASMP-A relies on Guidage inertiel programmé. The AGM-69 SRAM has been produced in 1,500 units vs 54 for the ASMP-A. Unit cost is $0.592M for the AGM-69 SRAM vs $15M for the ASMP-A. The AGM-69 SRAM entered service 38 years before the ASMP-A (1972 vs 2010).

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
French ballistic missile, entered service in 2010, with a range of 500 km.
Origin 🇫🇷 France
Category Ballistic
Type Pre-strategic Nuclear Missile
Manufacturer MBDA
Service year 2010
Number produced 54 units
Estimated unit price $15 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 500.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 3.0
Weight 840 kg
Warhead -- kg
Length 5.40 m
Diameter 350 mm
Guidance Guidage inertiel programmé
Warhead type Tête nucléaire aéroportée

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the AGM-69 SRAM or ASMP-A?
The ASMP-A has a longer range at 500 km compared to the AGM-69 SRAM's 200 km.
Which is faster, the AGM-69 SRAM or ASMP-A?
The AGM-69 SRAM is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 3.5 compared to the ASMP-A's Mach 3.0.
Which has a larger warhead, the AGM-69 SRAM or ASMP-A?
The AGM-69 SRAM carries a larger warhead at 125 kg compared to the ASMP-A's 0 kg.
Which is heavier, the AGM-69 SRAM or ASMP-A?
The AGM-69 SRAM is heavier at 1,010 kg compared to the ASMP-A's 840 kg.
Which is longer, the AGM-69 SRAM or ASMP-A?
The ASMP-A is longer at 5.40 meters compared to the AGM-69 SRAM's 4.47 meters.
What guidance systems do the AGM-69 SRAM and ASMP-A use?
The AGM-69 SRAM uses Inertial measurement unit and radar altimeter guidance while the ASMP-A uses Guidage inertiel programmé guidance.
Which entered service first, the AGM-69 SRAM or ASMP-A?
The AGM-69 SRAM entered service first in 1972, 38 years before the ASMP-A which entered service in 2010.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AGM-69 SRAM or ASMP-A?
The AGM-69 SRAM has been produced in greater numbers with 1,500 units compared to 54 units of the ASMP-A.