AGM-69 SRAM vs R-29RM Shtil

Overview

The AGM-69 SRAM and the R-29RM Shtil are both Ballistic missiles.

The R-29RM Shtil has a range of 8,300 km β€” 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 πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Ballistic
Type Tactical ballistic missile
Manufacturer Boeing
Service year 1972
Number produced 1,500 units
Estimated unit price $0.6 million
Russian submarine-launched ballistic missile, entered service in 1986, uses astroinertial guidance.
Origin πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί Russia, πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ Ex-USSR
Category Ballistic
Type Submarine-launched ballistic missile
Manufacturer Soviet State Industry
Service year 1986
Number produced -- units
Estimated unit price NA
Range 200.0 km β—‰
Maximum speed Mach 3.5 β—‰
Weight 1,010 kg β—‰
Warhead 125.0 kg β—‰
Length 4.47 m β—‰
Diameter 447 mm β—‰
Guidance Inertial measurement unit and radar altimeter
Warhead type Nuclear
Range 8,300.0 km β—‰
Maximum speed Mach 19.6 β—‰
Weight 40,300 kg β—‰
Warhead 2800.0 kg β—‰
Length 14.80 m β—‰
Diameter 1900 mm β—‰
Guidance Astroinertial
Warhead type 4 nuclear MIRV

Performance Radar Chart

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.