AGM-69 SRAM vs R36M / RS-20

Overview

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).

AGM-69 SRAM

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
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R36M / RS-20

Soviet ICBM, entering service in 1988, carries a warhead of 8800 kg.
Origin 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Ballistic
Type Intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM)
Manufacturer OKB-586
Service year 1988
Number produced 308 units
Estimated unit price $7 million
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AGM-69 SRAM

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

R36M / RS-20

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

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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.

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