AGM-86 ALCM vs CJ-10
The AGM-86 ALCM and the CJ-10 are both Cruise missiles. Range is 1,110 km for the AGM-86 ALCM vs 2,000 km for the CJ-10. The AGM-86 ALCM reaches 900 km/h vs 990 km/h for the CJ-10. The AGM-86 ALCM carries a 680 kg warhead vs 500 kg for the CJ-10. The AGM-86 ALCM uses Litton INS element integrated with multi-channel onboard GPS guidance, while the CJ-10 relies on INS, Sat, TERCOM, DSMAC. The AGM-86 ALCM has been produced in 50 units vs 500 for the CJ-10. The AGM-86 ALCM entered service 3 years before the CJ-10 (2001 vs 2004).
| 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 |
| Chinese land-attack cruise missile, entered service in 2004, uses INS, satellite, and terrain-matching guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Cruise |
| Type | Land-attack cruise missile |
| Manufacturer | China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation |
| Service year | 2004 |
| Number produced | 500 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Range | 1,110.0 km â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 900 km/h â—‰ |
| Weight | 1,474 kg |
| Warhead | 680.0 kg â—‰ |
| 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 | 2,000.0 km â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 990 km/h â—‰ |
| Weight | -- kg |
| Warhead | 500.0 kg â—‰ |
| Length | NA |
| Diameter | -- mm |
| Guidance | INS, Sat, TERCOM, DSMAC |
| Warhead type | Conventional or nuclear |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the AGM-86 ALCM or CJ-10?
The CJ-10 has a longer range at 2,000 km compared to the AGM-86 ALCM's 1,110 km.
Which is faster, the AGM-86 ALCM or CJ-10?
The CJ-10 is faster with a maximum speed of 990 km/h compared to the AGM-86 ALCM's 900 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the AGM-86 ALCM or CJ-10?
The AGM-86 ALCM carries a larger warhead at 680 kg compared to the CJ-10's 500 kg.
Which is heavier, the AGM-86 ALCM or CJ-10?
The AGM-86 ALCM is heavier at 1,474 kg compared to the CJ-10's 0 kg.
Which is longer, the AGM-86 ALCM or CJ-10?
The AGM-86 ALCM is longer at 6.37 meters compared to the CJ-10's 0.00 meters.
What guidance systems do the AGM-86 ALCM and CJ-10 use?
The AGM-86 ALCM uses Litton INS element integrated with multi-channel onboard GPS guidance while the CJ-10 uses INS, Sat, TERCOM, DSMAC guidance.
Which entered service first, the AGM-86 ALCM or CJ-10?
The AGM-86 ALCM entered service first in 2001, 3 years before the CJ-10 which entered service in 2004.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AGM-86 ALCM or CJ-10?
The CJ-10 has been produced in greater numbers with 500 units compared to 50 units of the AGM-86 ALCM.