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AIM-26 Falcon vs Kukri

AIM-26 Falcon vs Kukri at a glance β€” range 10 vs 5 km, speed 2,450 vs 3,000 km/h, warhead 18 vs 10 kg, launch weight 92 vs 73 kg.

Specifications
AIM-26 Falcon Kukri
Origin πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ South Africa
Category Air-to-Air Air-to-Air
Type Air-to-air missile Infrared-guided air-to-air missile
Manufacturer Hughes Armscor
Service year 1961 1981
Number produced -- units -- units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Range 10.0 km 5.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 2.0 Mach 2.4
Weight 92 kg 73 kg
Warhead 18.0 kg 10.0 kg
Length 2.14 m 2.94 m
Diameter 290 mm 127 mm
Guidance Semi-active radar homing --
Warhead type Conventional High Explosive
Scale Comparison
AIM-26 FALCON 2.14 m KUKRI 2.94 m 1.75 m
Performance Radar Chart
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the AIM-26 Falcon or Kukri?
The AIM-26 Falcon has a longer range at 10 km compared to the Kukri's 5 km.
Which is faster, the AIM-26 Falcon or Kukri?
The Kukri is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 2.4 compared to the AIM-26 Falcon's Mach 2.0.
Which has a larger warhead, the AIM-26 Falcon or Kukri?
The AIM-26 Falcon carries a larger warhead at 18 kg compared to the Kukri's 10 kg.
Which is heavier, the AIM-26 Falcon or Kukri?
The AIM-26 Falcon is heavier at 92 kg compared to the Kukri's 73 kg.
Which is longer, the AIM-26 Falcon or Kukri?
The Kukri is longer at 2.94 meters compared to the AIM-26 Falcon's 2.14 meters.
Which entered service first, the AIM-26 Falcon or Kukri?
The AIM-26 Falcon entered service first in 1961, 20 years before the Kukri which entered service in 1981.