AGM-69 SRAM vs LGM-118 Peacekeeper

The AGM-69 SRAM and the LGM-118 Peacekeeper are both Ballistic missiles. The LGM-118 Peacekeeper has a range of 9,600 km β€” 48:1 the AGM-69 SRAM's 200 km. The AGM-69 SRAM reaches 4,322 km/h vs 24,000 km/h for the LGM-118 Peacekeeper. The AGM-69 SRAM carries a 125 kg warhead vs 3600 kg for the LGM-118 Peacekeeper. Launch weight is 1,010 kg for the AGM-69 SRAM vs 87,750 kg for the LGM-118 Peacekeeper. The AGM-69 SRAM uses Inertial measurement unit and radar altimeter guidance, while the LGM-118 Peacekeeper relies on Inertial. The AGM-69 SRAM has been produced in 1,500 units vs 114 for the LGM-118 Peacekeeper. Unit cost is $0.592M for the AGM-69 SRAM vs $70M for the LGM-118 Peacekeeper. The AGM-69 SRAM entered service 14 years before the LGM-118 Peacekeeper (1972 vs 1986).

American ballistic missile, entered service in 1972, uses inertial measurement unit and radar altimeter guidance.
Origin πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Ballistic
Type Tactical ballistic missile
Manufacturer Boeing
Service year 1972
Number produced 1,500 units
Estimated unit price $0.6 million
American ICBM, entered service in 1986, with a range of 14,000 km.
Origin πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Ballistic
Type Intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM)
Manufacturer Boeing
Service year 1986
Number produced 114 units
Estimated unit price $70 million
Range 200.0 km β—‰
Maximum speed Mach 3.5 β—‰
Weight 1,010 kg β—‰
Warhead 125.0 kg β—‰
Length 4.47 m β—‰
Diameter 447 mm β—‰
Guidance Inertial measurement unit and radar altimeter
Warhead type Nuclear
Range 9,600.0 km β—‰
Maximum speed Mach 19.6 β—‰
Weight 87,750 kg β—‰
Warhead 3600.0 kg β—‰
Length 21.80 m β—‰
Diameter 2340 mm β—‰
Guidance Inertial
Warhead type 12 nuclear MIRV

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the AGM-69 SRAM or LGM-118 Peacekeeper?
The LGM-118 Peacekeeper has a longer range at 9,600 km compared to the AGM-69 SRAM's 200 km.
Which is faster, the AGM-69 SRAM or LGM-118 Peacekeeper?
The LGM-118 Peacekeeper is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 19.6 compared to the AGM-69 SRAM's Mach 3.5.
Which has a larger warhead, the AGM-69 SRAM or LGM-118 Peacekeeper?
The LGM-118 Peacekeeper carries a larger warhead at 3,600 kg compared to the AGM-69 SRAM's 125 kg.
Which is heavier, the AGM-69 SRAM or LGM-118 Peacekeeper?
The LGM-118 Peacekeeper is heavier at 87,750 kg compared to the AGM-69 SRAM's 1,010 kg.
Which is longer, the AGM-69 SRAM or LGM-118 Peacekeeper?
The LGM-118 Peacekeeper is longer at 21.80 meters compared to the AGM-69 SRAM's 4.47 meters.
What guidance systems do the AGM-69 SRAM and LGM-118 Peacekeeper use?
The AGM-69 SRAM uses Inertial measurement unit and radar altimeter guidance while the LGM-118 Peacekeeper uses Inertial guidance.
Which entered service first, the AGM-69 SRAM or LGM-118 Peacekeeper?
The AGM-69 SRAM entered service first in 1972, 14 years before the LGM-118 Peacekeeper which entered service in 1986.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AGM-69 SRAM or LGM-118 Peacekeeper?
The AGM-69 SRAM has been produced in greater numbers with 1,500 units compared to 114 units of the LGM-118 Peacekeeper.