APACHE vs Kh-101

The APACHE and the Kh-101 are both Cruise missiles. The Kh-101 has a range of 3,500 km — 25:1 the APACHE's 140 km. The APACHE reaches 1,000 km/h vs 970 km/h for the Kh-101. The APACHE carries a 500 kg warhead vs 800 kg for the Kh-101. Launch weight is 1,230 kg for the APACHE vs 2,400 kg for the Kh-101. The APACHE uses GPS and Inertial guiding guidance, while the Kh-101 relies on Inertial guidance with Doppler. Unit cost is $1.61M for the APACHE vs $1.1M for the Kh-101. The APACHE entered service 11 years before the Kh-101 (2001 vs 2012).

French cruise/anti-runway missile, entered service in 2001, uses GPS and inertial guidance.
Origin 🇫🇷 France
Category Cruise
Type Anti-runway cruise missile
Manufacturer MBDA
Service year 2001
Number produced 100 units
Estimated unit price $1.6 million
Russian air-launched cruise missile, entered service in 2012, uses inertial guidance with Doppler.
Origin 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Cruise
Type Air-launched cruise missile
Manufacturer MKB Raduga
Service year 2012
Number produced -- units
Estimated unit price $1.1 million
Range 140.0 km
Maximum speed 1000 km/h
Weight 1,230 kg
Warhead 500.0 kg
Length 5.10 m
Guidance GPS and Inertial guiding
Warhead type Submunitions
Range 3,500.0 km
Maximum speed 970 km/h
Weight 2,400 kg
Warhead 800.0 kg
Length 7.45 m
Guidance Inertial guidance with Doppler
Warhead type High-explosive

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the APACHE or Kh-101?
The Kh-101 has a longer range at 3,500 km compared to the APACHE's 140 km.
Which is faster, the APACHE or Kh-101?
The APACHE is faster with a maximum speed of 1000 km/h compared to the Kh-101's 970 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the APACHE or Kh-101?
The Kh-101 carries a larger warhead at 800 kg compared to the APACHE's 500 kg.
Which is heavier, the APACHE or Kh-101?
The Kh-101 is heavier at 2,400 kg compared to the APACHE's 1,230 kg.
Which is longer, the APACHE or Kh-101?
The Kh-101 is longer at 7.45 meters compared to the APACHE's 5.10 meters.
What guidance systems do the APACHE and Kh-101 use?
The APACHE uses GPS and Inertial guiding guidance while the Kh-101 uses Inertial guidance with Doppler guidance.
Which entered service first, the APACHE or Kh-101?
The APACHE entered service first in 2001, 11 years before the Kh-101 which entered service in 2012.