AGM-69 SRAM vs M51
Overview
The AGM-69 SRAM and the M51 are both Ballistic missiles.
The M51 has a range of 10,000 km — 50:1 the AGM-69 SRAM's 200 km. The AGM-69 SRAM reaches 4,322 km/h vs 30,870 km/h for the M51. Launch weight is 1,010 kg for the AGM-69 SRAM vs 52,000 kg for the M51. The AGM-69 SRAM uses Inertial measurement unit and radar altimeter guidance, while the M51 relies on Astro-inertial guidance.
Unit cost is $0.592M for the AGM-69 SRAM vs $120M for the M51. The AGM-69 SRAM entered service 38 years before the M51 (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 |
| 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 | 10,000.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 25.2 ◉ |
| Weight | 52,000 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | -- kg |
| Length | 12.00 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 2300 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Astro-inertial guidance |
| Warhead type | Thermonuclear warheads |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the AGM-69 SRAM or M51?
The M51 has a longer range at 10,000 km compared to the AGM-69 SRAM's 200 km.
Which is faster, the AGM-69 SRAM or M51?
The M51 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 25.2 compared to the AGM-69 SRAM's Mach 3.5.
Which has a larger warhead, the AGM-69 SRAM or M51?
The AGM-69 SRAM carries a larger warhead at 125 kg compared to the M51's 0 kg.
Which is heavier, the AGM-69 SRAM or M51?
The M51 is heavier at 52,000 kg compared to the AGM-69 SRAM's 1,010 kg.
Which is longer, the AGM-69 SRAM or M51?
The M51 is longer at 12.00 meters compared to the AGM-69 SRAM's 4.47 meters.
What guidance systems do the AGM-69 SRAM and M51 use?
The AGM-69 SRAM uses Inertial measurement unit and radar altimeter guidance while the M51 uses Astro-inertial guidance guidance.
Which entered service first, the AGM-69 SRAM or M51?
The AGM-69 SRAM entered service first in 1972, 38 years before the M51 which entered service in 2010.