AGM-78 Standard ARM vs Kh-47M2 Kinzhal
The AGM-78 Standard ARM and the Kh-47M2 Kinzhal are both Air-to-Surface missiles. The Kh-47M2 Kinzhal has a range of 2,000 km — 22:1 the AGM-78 Standard ARM's 90 km. The AGM-78 Standard ARM reaches 2,223 km/h vs 12,350 km/h for the Kh-47M2 Kinzhal. The AGM-78 Standard ARM carries a 101 kg warhead vs 480 kg for the Kh-47M2 Kinzhal. Launch weight is 817 kg for the AGM-78 Standard ARM vs 4,300 kg for the Kh-47M2 Kinzhal. The AGM-78 Standard ARM uses Passive radar homing guidance, while the Kh-47M2 Kinzhal relies on INS, mid-course update. The AGM-78 Standard ARM has been produced in 3,000 units vs 188 for the Kh-47M2 Kinzhal. The AGM-78 Standard ARM entered service 49 years before the Kh-47M2 Kinzhal (1968 vs 2017).
| 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 hypersonic missile, entered service in 2017, with a maximum speed of Mach 8.2. | |
| Origin | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Air-to-Surface |
| Type | Hypersonic air-launched ballistic missile |
| Manufacturer | Votkinsk Plant State Production Association |
| Service year | 2017 |
| Number produced | 188 units |
| Estimated unit price | $10 million |
| 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 | 2,000.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 10.1 ◉ |
| Weight | 4,300 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 480.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 7.20 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 1200 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | INS, mid-course update |
| Warhead type | High Explosive or Nuclear |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the AGM-78 Standard ARM or Kh-47M2 Kinzhal?
The Kh-47M2 Kinzhal has a longer range at 2,000 km compared to the AGM-78 Standard ARM's 90 km.
Which is faster, the AGM-78 Standard ARM or Kh-47M2 Kinzhal?
The Kh-47M2 Kinzhal is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 10.1 compared to the AGM-78 Standard ARM's Mach 1.8.
Which has a larger warhead, the AGM-78 Standard ARM or Kh-47M2 Kinzhal?
The Kh-47M2 Kinzhal carries a larger warhead at 480 kg compared to the AGM-78 Standard ARM's 101 kg.
Which is heavier, the AGM-78 Standard ARM or Kh-47M2 Kinzhal?
The Kh-47M2 Kinzhal is heavier at 4,300 kg compared to the AGM-78 Standard ARM's 817 kg.
Which is longer, the AGM-78 Standard ARM or Kh-47M2 Kinzhal?
The Kh-47M2 Kinzhal is longer at 7.20 meters compared to the AGM-78 Standard ARM's 4.57 meters.
What guidance systems do the AGM-78 Standard ARM and Kh-47M2 Kinzhal use?
The AGM-78 Standard ARM uses Passive radar homing guidance while the Kh-47M2 Kinzhal uses INS, mid-course update guidance.
Which entered service first, the AGM-78 Standard ARM or Kh-47M2 Kinzhal?
The AGM-78 Standard ARM entered service first in 1968, 49 years before the Kh-47M2 Kinzhal which entered service in 2017.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AGM-78 Standard ARM or Kh-47M2 Kinzhal?
The AGM-78 Standard ARM has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 188 units of the Kh-47M2 Kinzhal.