APACHE vs Kh-55
The APACHE and the Kh-55 are both Cruise missiles. The Kh-55 has a range of 2,500 km — 18:1 the APACHE's 140 km. The APACHE reaches 1,000 km/h vs 750 km/h for the Kh-55. The APACHE carries a 500 kg warhead vs 410 kg for the Kh-55. Launch weight is 1,230 kg for the APACHE vs 1,500 kg for the Kh-55. The APACHE uses GPS and Inertial guiding guidance, while the Kh-55 relies on Inertial, Doppler radar, terrain map updates. The APACHE entered service 22 years before the Kh-55 (2001 vs 2023).
| Range | 140.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1000 km/h ◉ |
| Weight | 1,230 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 500.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 5.10 m ◉ |
| Diameter | -- mm |
| Guidance | GPS and Inertial guiding |
| Warhead type | Submunitions |
| Range | 2,500.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 750 km/h ◉ |
| Weight | 1,500 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 410.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 6.04 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 510 mm |
| Guidance | Inertial, Doppler radar, terrain map updates |
| Warhead type | Nuclear |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the APACHE or Kh-55?
The Kh-55 has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the APACHE's 140 km.
Which is faster, the APACHE or Kh-55?
The APACHE is faster with a maximum speed of 1000 km/h compared to the Kh-55's 750 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the APACHE or Kh-55?
The APACHE carries a larger warhead at 500 kg compared to the Kh-55's 410 kg.
Which is heavier, the APACHE or Kh-55?
The Kh-55 is heavier at 1,500 kg compared to the APACHE's 1,230 kg.
Which is longer, the APACHE or Kh-55?
The Kh-55 is longer at 6.04 meters compared to the APACHE's 5.10 meters.
What guidance systems do the APACHE and Kh-55 use?
The APACHE uses GPS and Inertial guiding guidance while the Kh-55 uses Inertial, Doppler radar, terrain map updates guidance.
Which entered service first, the APACHE or Kh-55?
The APACHE entered service first in 2001, 22 years before the Kh-55 which entered service in 2023.