AGM-86 ALCM vs APACHE
The AGM-86 ALCM and the APACHE are both Cruise missiles. The AGM-86 ALCM has a range of 1,110 km — 7.9x the APACHE's 140 km. The AGM-86 ALCM reaches 900 km/h vs 1,000 km/h for the APACHE. The AGM-86 ALCM carries a 680 kg warhead vs 500 kg for the APACHE. Launch weight is 1,474 kg for the AGM-86 ALCM vs 1,230 kg for the APACHE. The AGM-86 ALCM uses Litton INS element integrated with multi-channel onboard GPS guidance, while the APACHE relies on GPS and Inertial guiding. The AGM-86 ALCM has been produced in 50 units vs 100 for the APACHE. Unit cost is $1.896M for the AGM-86 ALCM vs $1.61M for the APACHE.
| American cruise missile, entered service in 2001, uses GPS-integrated INS guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Cruise |
| Type | Cruise missile |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| Service year | 2001 |
| Number produced | 50 units |
| Estimated unit price | $1.9 million |
| Range | 1,110.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 900 km/h ◉ |
| Weight | 1,474 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 680.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 6.37 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 622 mm |
| Guidance | Litton INS element integrated with multi-channel onboard GPS |
| Warhead type | High Explosive / Fragmentation AFX-760 |
| Range | 140.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1000 km/h ◉ |
| Weight | 1,230 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 500.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 5.10 m ◉ |
| Diameter | -- mm |
| Guidance | GPS and Inertial guiding |
| Warhead type | Submunitions |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the AGM-86 ALCM or APACHE?
The AGM-86 ALCM has a longer range at 1,110 km compared to the APACHE's 140 km.
Which is faster, the AGM-86 ALCM or APACHE?
The APACHE is faster with a maximum speed of 1000 km/h compared to the AGM-86 ALCM's 900 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the AGM-86 ALCM or APACHE?
The AGM-86 ALCM carries a larger warhead at 680 kg compared to the APACHE's 500 kg.
Which is heavier, the AGM-86 ALCM or APACHE?
The AGM-86 ALCM is heavier at 1,474 kg compared to the APACHE's 1,230 kg.
Which is longer, the AGM-86 ALCM or APACHE?
The AGM-86 ALCM is longer at 6.37 meters compared to the APACHE's 5.10 meters.
What guidance systems do the AGM-86 ALCM and APACHE use?
The AGM-86 ALCM uses Litton INS element integrated with multi-channel onboard GPS guidance while the APACHE uses GPS and Inertial guiding guidance.
Which entered service first, the AGM-86 ALCM or APACHE?
Both the AGM-86 ALCM and APACHE entered service in the same year: 2001.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AGM-86 ALCM or APACHE?
The APACHE has been produced in greater numbers with 100 units compared to 50 units of the AGM-86 ALCM.