AGM-69 SRAM vs R-29
The AGM-69 SRAM and the R-29 are both Ballistic missiles. The R-29 has a range of 6,500 km — 32:1 the AGM-69 SRAM's 200 km. The AGM-69 SRAM reaches 4,322 km/h vs 24,000 km/h for the R-29. The AGM-69 SRAM carries a 125 kg warhead vs 1100 kg for the R-29. Launch weight is 1,010 kg for the AGM-69 SRAM vs 36,300 kg for the R-29. The AGM-69 SRAM uses Inertial measurement unit and radar altimeter guidance, while the R-29 relies on Astro-inertial. The AGM-69 SRAM entered service 2 years before the R-29 (1972 vs 1974).
| 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 | 6,500.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 19.6 ◉ |
| Weight | 36,300 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 1100.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 13.60 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 1800 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Astro-inertial |
| Warhead type | 3 nuclear MIRV |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the AGM-69 SRAM or R-29?
The R-29 has a longer range at 6,500 km compared to the AGM-69 SRAM's 200 km.
Which is faster, the AGM-69 SRAM or R-29?
The R-29 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 R-29?
The R-29 carries a larger warhead at 1,100 kg compared to the AGM-69 SRAM's 125 kg.
Which is heavier, the AGM-69 SRAM or R-29?
The R-29 is heavier at 36,300 kg compared to the AGM-69 SRAM's 1,010 kg.
Which is longer, the AGM-69 SRAM or R-29?
The R-29 is longer at 13.60 meters compared to the AGM-69 SRAM's 4.47 meters.
What guidance systems do the AGM-69 SRAM and R-29 use?
The AGM-69 SRAM uses Inertial measurement unit and radar altimeter guidance while the R-29 uses Astro-inertial guidance.
Which entered service first, the AGM-69 SRAM or R-29?
The AGM-69 SRAM entered service first in 1972, 2 years before the R-29 which entered service in 1974.