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).
| 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.