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AGM-86 ALCM vs RK-55 Granat

AGM-86 ALCM vs RK-55 Granat at a glance — range 2,400 vs 3,000 km, speed 890 vs 720 km/h, warhead 132 vs 410 kg, launch weight 1,458 vs 1,700 kg.

Specifications
AGM-86 ALCM RK-55 Granat
Origin 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Russia🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Cruise Cruise
Type Air-launched cruise missile Cruise missile
Manufacturer Boeing Novator
Service year 1982 1984
Number produced 1,715 units 100 units
Estimated unit price $1 million NA
Range 2,400.0 km 3,000.0 km
Maximum speed 890 km/h 720 km/h
Weight 1,458 kg 1,700 kg
Warhead 132.0 kg 410.0 kg
Length 6.30 m 8.09 m
Diameter 622 mm 500 mm
Guidance Litton inertial navigation system with TERCOM updates Sprut inertial guidance plus TERCOM
Warhead type W80-1 thermonuclear Nuclear
Scale Comparison
AGM-86 ALCM 6.30 m RK-55 GRANAT 8.09 m 1.75 m
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the AGM-86 ALCM or RK-55 Granat?
The RK-55 Granat has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the AGM-86 ALCM's 2,400 km.
Which is faster, the AGM-86 ALCM or RK-55 Granat?
The AGM-86 ALCM is faster with a maximum speed of 890 km/h compared to the RK-55 Granat's 720 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the AGM-86 ALCM or RK-55 Granat?
The RK-55 Granat carries a larger warhead at 410 kg compared to the AGM-86 ALCM's 132 kg.
Which is heavier, the AGM-86 ALCM or RK-55 Granat?
The RK-55 Granat is heavier at 1,700 kg compared to the AGM-86 ALCM's 1,458 kg.
Which is longer, the AGM-86 ALCM or RK-55 Granat?
The RK-55 Granat is longer at 8.09 meters compared to the AGM-86 ALCM's 6.30 meters.
What guidance systems do the AGM-86 ALCM and RK-55 Granat use?
The AGM-86 ALCM uses Litton inertial navigation system with TERCOM updates guidance while the RK-55 Granat uses Sprut inertial guidance plus TERCOM guidance.
Which entered service first, the AGM-86 ALCM or RK-55 Granat?
The AGM-86 ALCM entered service first in 1982, 2 years before the RK-55 Granat which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AGM-86 ALCM or RK-55 Granat?
The AGM-86 ALCM has been produced in greater numbers with 1,715 units compared to 100 units of the RK-55 Granat.