AGM-86 ALCM vs KSR-2 & KS-11
The AGM-86 ALCM and the KSR-2 & KS-11 are both Cruise missiles. The AGM-86 ALCM has a range of 1,110 km — 3.5x the KSR-2 & KS-11's 320 km. The AGM-86 ALCM reaches 900 km/h vs 1,250 km/h for the KSR-2 & KS-11. The AGM-86 ALCM carries a 680 kg warhead vs 1000 kg for the KSR-2 & KS-11. Launch weight is 1,474 kg for the AGM-86 ALCM vs 3,000 kg for the KSR-2 & KS-11. The AGM-86 ALCM uses Litton INS element integrated with multi-channel onboard GPS guidance, while the KSR-2 & KS-11 relies on Inertial guidance followed by terminal active radar homing. The AGM-86 ALCM has been produced in 50 units vs 1,000 for the KSR-2 & KS-11. The KSR-2 & KS-11 entered service 39 years before the AGM-86 ALCM (1962 vs 2001).
| 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 | 320.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 1.0 ◉ |
| Weight | 3,000 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 1000.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 8.59 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 900 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial guidance followed by terminal active radar homing |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the AGM-86 ALCM or KSR-2 & KS-11?
The AGM-86 ALCM has a longer range at 1,110 km compared to the KSR-2 & KS-11's 320 km.
Which is faster, the AGM-86 ALCM or KSR-2 & KS-11?
The KSR-2 & KS-11 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 1.0 compared to the AGM-86 ALCM's 900 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the AGM-86 ALCM or KSR-2 & KS-11?
The KSR-2 & KS-11 carries a larger warhead at 1,000 kg compared to the AGM-86 ALCM's 680 kg.
Which is heavier, the AGM-86 ALCM or KSR-2 & KS-11?
The KSR-2 & KS-11 is heavier at 3,000 kg compared to the AGM-86 ALCM's 1,474 kg.
Which is longer, the AGM-86 ALCM or KSR-2 & KS-11?
The KSR-2 & KS-11 is longer at 8.59 meters compared to the AGM-86 ALCM's 6.37 meters.
What guidance systems do the AGM-86 ALCM and KSR-2 & KS-11 use?
The AGM-86 ALCM uses Litton INS element integrated with multi-channel onboard GPS guidance while the KSR-2 & KS-11 uses Inertial guidance followed by terminal active radar homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the AGM-86 ALCM or KSR-2 & KS-11?
The KSR-2 & KS-11 entered service first in 1962, 39 years before the AGM-86 ALCM which entered service in 2001.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AGM-86 ALCM or KSR-2 & KS-11?
The KSR-2 & KS-11 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 50 units of the AGM-86 ALCM.