AGM-69 SRAM vs R36M / RS-20
The AGM-69 SRAM and the R36M / RS-20 are both Ballistic missiles. The R36M / RS-20 has a range of 16,000 km — 80:1 the AGM-69 SRAM's 200 km. The AGM-69 SRAM reaches 4,322 km/h vs 28,000 km/h for the R36M / RS-20. The AGM-69 SRAM carries a 125 kg warhead vs 8800 kg for the R36M / RS-20. Launch weight is 1,010 kg for the AGM-69 SRAM vs 211,100 kg for the R36M / RS-20. The AGM-69 SRAM uses Inertial measurement unit and radar altimeter guidance, while the R36M / RS-20 relies on Inertial, autonomous. The AGM-69 SRAM has been produced in 1,500 units vs 308 for the R36M / RS-20. Unit cost is $0.592M for the AGM-69 SRAM vs $7M for the R36M / RS-20. The AGM-69 SRAM entered service 16 years before the R36M / RS-20 (1972 vs 1988).
| 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 | 16,000.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 22.9 ◉ |
| Weight | 211,100 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 8800.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 32.77 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 3000 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial, autonomous |
| Warhead type | 10 nuclear MIRV |
Performance Radar Chart
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the AGM-69 SRAM or R36M / RS-20?
The R36M / RS-20 has a longer range at 16,000 km compared to the AGM-69 SRAM's 200 km.
Which is faster, the AGM-69 SRAM or R36M / RS-20?
The R36M / RS-20 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 22.9 compared to the AGM-69 SRAM's Mach 3.5.
Which has a larger warhead, the AGM-69 SRAM or R36M / RS-20?
The R36M / RS-20 carries a larger warhead at 8,800 kg compared to the AGM-69 SRAM's 125 kg.
Which is heavier, the AGM-69 SRAM or R36M / RS-20?
The R36M / RS-20 is heavier at 211,100 kg compared to the AGM-69 SRAM's 1,010 kg.
Which is longer, the AGM-69 SRAM or R36M / RS-20?
The R36M / RS-20 is longer at 32.77 meters compared to the AGM-69 SRAM's 4.47 meters.
What guidance systems do the AGM-69 SRAM and R36M / RS-20 use?
The AGM-69 SRAM uses Inertial measurement unit and radar altimeter guidance while the R36M / RS-20 uses Inertial, autonomous guidance.
Which entered service first, the AGM-69 SRAM or R36M / RS-20?
The AGM-69 SRAM entered service first in 1972, 16 years before the R36M / RS-20 which entered service in 1988.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AGM-69 SRAM or R36M / RS-20?
The AGM-69 SRAM has been produced in greater numbers with 1,500 units compared to 308 units of the R36M / RS-20.