AGM-78 Standard ARM vs Kh-29
The AGM-78 Standard ARM and the Kh-29 are both Air-to-Surface missiles. The AGM-78 Standard ARM has a range of 90 km — 3.0x the Kh-29's 30 km. The AGM-78 Standard ARM reaches 2,223 km/h vs 2,200 km/h for the Kh-29. The AGM-78 Standard ARM carries a 101 kg warhead vs 317 kg for the Kh-29. Launch weight is 817 kg for the AGM-78 Standard ARM vs 657 kg for the Kh-29. The AGM-78 Standard ARM uses Passive radar homing guidance, while the Kh-29 relies on Imaging infrared guidance. The AGM-78 Standard ARM entered service 12 years before the Kh-29 (1968 vs 1980).
| 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, entered service in 1980, utilizes imaging infrared guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇷🇺 Russia, 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Air-to-Surface |
| Type | Air-to-surface missile |
| Manufacturer | Vympel |
| Service year | 1980 |
| 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 | 30.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 1.8 ◉ |
| Weight | 657 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 317.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 3.87 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 380 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Imaging infrared guidance |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the AGM-78 Standard ARM or Kh-29?
The AGM-78 Standard ARM has a longer range at 90 km compared to the Kh-29's 30 km.
Which is faster, the AGM-78 Standard ARM or Kh-29?
The AGM-78 Standard ARM is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 1.8 compared to the Kh-29's Mach 1.8.
Which has a larger warhead, the AGM-78 Standard ARM or Kh-29?
The Kh-29 carries a larger warhead at 317 kg compared to the AGM-78 Standard ARM's 101 kg.
Which is heavier, the AGM-78 Standard ARM or Kh-29?
The AGM-78 Standard ARM is heavier at 817 kg compared to the Kh-29's 657 kg.
Which is longer, the AGM-78 Standard ARM or Kh-29?
The AGM-78 Standard ARM is longer at 4.57 meters compared to the Kh-29's 3.87 meters.
What guidance systems do the AGM-78 Standard ARM and Kh-29 use?
The AGM-78 Standard ARM uses Passive radar homing guidance while the Kh-29 uses Imaging infrared guidance guidance.
Which entered service first, the AGM-78 Standard ARM or Kh-29?
The AGM-78 Standard ARM entered service first in 1968, 12 years before the Kh-29 which entered service in 1980.