AGM-69 SRAM vs R-29RM Shtil
The AGM-69 SRAM and the R-29RM Shtil are both Ballistic missiles. The R-29RM Shtil has a range of 8,300 km — 42:1 the AGM-69 SRAM's 200 km. The AGM-69 SRAM reaches 4,322 km/h vs 24,000 km/h for the R-29RM Shtil. The AGM-69 SRAM carries a 125 kg warhead vs 2800 kg for the R-29RM Shtil. Launch weight is 1,010 kg for the AGM-69 SRAM vs 40,300 kg for the R-29RM Shtil. The AGM-69 SRAM uses Inertial measurement unit and radar altimeter guidance, while the R-29RM Shtil relies on Astroinertial. The AGM-69 SRAM entered service 14 years before the R-29RM Shtil (1972 vs 1986).
| 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 | 8,300.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 19.6 ◉ |
| Weight | 40,300 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 2800.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 14.80 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 1900 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Astroinertial |
| Warhead type | 4 nuclear MIRV |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the AGM-69 SRAM or R-29RM Shtil?
The R-29RM Shtil has a longer range at 8,300 km compared to the AGM-69 SRAM's 200 km.
Which is faster, the AGM-69 SRAM or R-29RM Shtil?
The R-29RM Shtil 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-29RM Shtil?
The R-29RM Shtil carries a larger warhead at 2,800 kg compared to the AGM-69 SRAM's 125 kg.
Which is heavier, the AGM-69 SRAM or R-29RM Shtil?
The R-29RM Shtil is heavier at 40,300 kg compared to the AGM-69 SRAM's 1,010 kg.
Which is longer, the AGM-69 SRAM or R-29RM Shtil?
The R-29RM Shtil is longer at 14.80 meters compared to the AGM-69 SRAM's 4.47 meters.
What guidance systems do the AGM-69 SRAM and R-29RM Shtil use?
The AGM-69 SRAM uses Inertial measurement unit and radar altimeter guidance while the R-29RM Shtil uses Astroinertial guidance.
Which entered service first, the AGM-69 SRAM or R-29RM Shtil?
The AGM-69 SRAM entered service first in 1972, 14 years before the R-29RM Shtil which entered service in 1986.