AGM-78 Standard ARM vs Kh-25
The AGM-78 Standard ARM and the Kh-25 are both Air-to-Surface missiles. The AGM-78 Standard ARM has a range of 90 km — 8.2x the Kh-25's 11 km. The AGM-78 Standard ARM reaches 2,223 km/h vs 1,620 km/h for the Kh-25. The AGM-78 Standard ARM carries a 101 kg warhead vs 100 kg for the Kh-25. Launch weight is 817 kg for the AGM-78 Standard ARM vs 400 kg for the Kh-25. The AGM-78 Standard ARM uses Passive radar homing guidance, while the Kh-25 relies on Satellite guidance. The AGM-78 Standard ARM entered service 7 years before the Kh-25 (1968 vs 1975).
| American anti-radar missile, entered service in 1968, utilizes passive radar homing for guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Air-to-Surface |
| Type | Anti-radar missile |
| Manufacturer | Raytheon / Hughes |
| Service year | 1968 |
| Number produced | 3,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Russian air-to-surface missile, entering service in 1975, has a warhead of 100 kg. | |
| Origin | 🇷🇺 Russia, 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Air-to-Surface |
| Type | Surface-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer | Zvezda-Strela |
| Service year | 1975 |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Range | 90.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 1.8 ◉ |
| Weight | 817 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 101.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 4.57 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 343 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Passive radar homing |
| Warhead type | High Explosive / Fragmentation |
| Range | 11.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 1.3 ◉ |
| Weight | 400 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 100.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 3.50 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 300 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Satellite guidance |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the AGM-78 Standard ARM or Kh-25?
The AGM-78 Standard ARM has a longer range at 90 km compared to the Kh-25's 11 km.
Which is faster, the AGM-78 Standard ARM or Kh-25?
The AGM-78 Standard ARM is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 1.8 compared to the Kh-25's Mach 1.3.
Which has a larger warhead, the AGM-78 Standard ARM or Kh-25?
The AGM-78 Standard ARM carries a larger warhead at 101 kg compared to the Kh-25's 100 kg.
Which is heavier, the AGM-78 Standard ARM or Kh-25?
The AGM-78 Standard ARM is heavier at 817 kg compared to the Kh-25's 400 kg.
Which is longer, the AGM-78 Standard ARM or Kh-25?
The AGM-78 Standard ARM is longer at 4.57 meters compared to the Kh-25's 3.50 meters.
What guidance systems do the AGM-78 Standard ARM and Kh-25 use?
The AGM-78 Standard ARM uses Passive radar homing guidance while the Kh-25 uses Satellite guidance guidance.
Which entered service first, the AGM-78 Standard ARM or Kh-25?
The AGM-78 Standard ARM entered service first in 1968, 7 years before the Kh-25 which entered service in 1975.