APACHE vs KSR-2 & KS-11
The APACHE and the KSR-2 & KS-11 are both Cruise missiles. The KSR-2 & KS-11 has a range of 320 km — 2.3x the APACHE's 140 km. The APACHE reaches 1,000 km/h vs 1,250 km/h for the KSR-2 & KS-11. The APACHE carries a 500 kg warhead vs 1000 kg for the KSR-2 & KS-11. Launch weight is 1,230 kg for the APACHE vs 3,000 kg for the KSR-2 & KS-11. The APACHE uses GPS and Inertial guiding guidance, while the KSR-2 & KS-11 relies on Inertial guidance followed by terminal active radar homing. The APACHE has been produced in 100 units vs 1,000 for the KSR-2 & KS-11. The KSR-2 & KS-11 entered service 39 years before the APACHE (1962 vs 2001).
| 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 |
| 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 | 320.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 1.0 ◉ |
| Weight | 3,000 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 1000.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 8.59 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 900 mm |
| Guidance | Inertial guidance followed by terminal active radar homing |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the APACHE or KSR-2 & KS-11?
The KSR-2 & KS-11 has a longer range at 320 km compared to the APACHE's 140 km.
Which is faster, the APACHE or KSR-2 & KS-11?
The KSR-2 & KS-11 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 1.0 compared to the APACHE's 1000 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the APACHE or KSR-2 & KS-11?
The KSR-2 & KS-11 carries a larger warhead at 1,000 kg compared to the APACHE's 500 kg.
Which is heavier, the APACHE or KSR-2 & KS-11?
The KSR-2 & KS-11 is heavier at 3,000 kg compared to the APACHE's 1,230 kg.
Which is longer, the APACHE or KSR-2 & KS-11?
The KSR-2 & KS-11 is longer at 8.59 meters compared to the APACHE's 5.10 meters.
What guidance systems do the APACHE and KSR-2 & KS-11 use?
The APACHE uses GPS and Inertial guiding guidance while the KSR-2 & KS-11 uses Inertial guidance followed by terminal active radar homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the APACHE or KSR-2 & KS-11?
The KSR-2 & KS-11 entered service first in 1962, 39 years before the APACHE which entered service in 2001.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the APACHE or KSR-2 & KS-11?
The KSR-2 & KS-11 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 100 units of the APACHE.