Alarm vs Kh-47M2 Kinzhal
The Alarm and the Kh-47M2 Kinzhal are both Air-to-Surface missiles. The Kh-47M2 Kinzhal has a range of 2,000 km — 22:1 the Alarm's 93 km. The Alarm reaches 2,455 km/h vs 12,350 km/h for the Kh-47M2 Kinzhal. Launch weight is 268 kg for the Alarm vs 4,300 kg for the Kh-47M2 Kinzhal. The Alarm uses Pre-programmed/passive radar seeker guidance, while the Kh-47M2 Kinzhal relies on INS, mid-course update. The Alarm has been produced in 1,200 units vs 188 for the Kh-47M2 Kinzhal. The Alarm entered service 27 years before the Kh-47M2 Kinzhal (1990 vs 2017).
| British anti-radar missile, entered service in 1990, utilizes a passive radar seeker for guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Air-to-Surface |
| Type | Anti-radar Missile |
| Manufacturer | BAe Dynamics |
| Service year | 1990 |
| Number produced | 1,200 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Russian hypersonic missile, entered service in 2017, with a maximum speed of Mach 8.2. | |
| Origin | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Air-to-Surface |
| Type | Hypersonic air-launched ballistic missile |
| Manufacturer | Votkinsk Plant State Production Association |
| Service year | 2017 |
| Number produced | 188 units |
| Estimated unit price | $10 million |
| Range | 93.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 2.0 ◉ |
| Weight | 268 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | -- kg |
| Length | 4.24 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 230 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Pre-programmed/passive radar seeker |
| Warhead type | Proximity fused high-explosive |
| Range | 2,000.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 10.1 ◉ |
| Weight | 4,300 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 480.0 kg |
| Length | 7.20 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 1200 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | INS, mid-course update |
| Warhead type | High Explosive or Nuclear |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the Alarm or Kh-47M2 Kinzhal?
The Kh-47M2 Kinzhal has a longer range at 2,000 km compared to the Alarm's 93 km.
Which is faster, the Alarm or Kh-47M2 Kinzhal?
The Kh-47M2 Kinzhal is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 10.1 compared to the Alarm's Mach 2.0.
Which has a larger warhead, the Alarm or Kh-47M2 Kinzhal?
The Kh-47M2 Kinzhal carries a larger warhead at 480 kg compared to the Alarm's 0 kg.
Which is heavier, the Alarm or Kh-47M2 Kinzhal?
The Kh-47M2 Kinzhal is heavier at 4,300 kg compared to the Alarm's 268 kg.
Which is longer, the Alarm or Kh-47M2 Kinzhal?
The Kh-47M2 Kinzhal is longer at 7.20 meters compared to the Alarm's 4.24 meters.
What guidance systems do the Alarm and Kh-47M2 Kinzhal use?
The Alarm uses Pre-programmed/passive radar seeker guidance while the Kh-47M2 Kinzhal uses INS, mid-course update guidance.
Which entered service first, the Alarm or Kh-47M2 Kinzhal?
The Alarm entered service first in 1990, 27 years before the Kh-47M2 Kinzhal which entered service in 2017.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Alarm or Kh-47M2 Kinzhal?
The Alarm has been produced in greater numbers with 1,200 units compared to 188 units of the Kh-47M2 Kinzhal.