AGM-69 SRAM vs Jericho

The AGM-69 SRAM and the Jericho are both Ballistic missiles. The Jericho 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 20,000 km/h for the Jericho. The AGM-69 SRAM carries a 125 kg warhead vs 400 kg for the Jericho. Launch weight is 1,010 kg for the AGM-69 SRAM vs 6,500 kg for the Jericho. The AGM-69 SRAM uses Inertial measurement unit and radar altimeter guidance, while the Jericho relies on Inertial with terminal guidance. The AGM-69 SRAM entered service 39 years before the Jericho (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
Israeli ballistic missile, entered service in 2011, carries a 400 kg warhead.
Origin 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Ballistic
Type Medium range ballistic missile
Manufacturer IDF
Service year 2011
Number produced -- units
Estimated unit price NA
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 16.3
Weight 6,500 kg
Warhead 400.0 kg
Length 13.40 m
Diameter 800 mm
Guidance Inertial with terminal guidance
Warhead type TNT or nuclear

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the AGM-69 SRAM or Jericho?
The Jericho has a longer range at 500 km compared to the AGM-69 SRAM's 200 km.
Which is faster, the AGM-69 SRAM or Jericho?
The Jericho is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 16.3 compared to the AGM-69 SRAM's Mach 3.5.
Which has a larger warhead, the AGM-69 SRAM or Jericho?
The Jericho carries a larger warhead at 400 kg compared to the AGM-69 SRAM's 125 kg.
Which is heavier, the AGM-69 SRAM or Jericho?
The Jericho is heavier at 6,500 kg compared to the AGM-69 SRAM's 1,010 kg.
Which is longer, the AGM-69 SRAM or Jericho?
The Jericho is longer at 13.40 meters compared to the AGM-69 SRAM's 4.47 meters.
What guidance systems do the AGM-69 SRAM and Jericho use?
The AGM-69 SRAM uses Inertial measurement unit and radar altimeter guidance while the Jericho uses Inertial with terminal guidance guidance.
Which entered service first, the AGM-69 SRAM or Jericho?
The AGM-69 SRAM entered service first in 1972, 39 years before the Jericho which entered service in 2011.