APACHE vs CJ-10
The APACHE and the CJ-10 are both Cruise missiles. The CJ-10 has a range of 2,000 km — 14:1 the APACHE's 140 km. The APACHE reaches 1,000 km/h vs 990 km/h for the CJ-10. The APACHE carries a 500 kg warhead vs 500 kg for the CJ-10. The APACHE uses GPS and Inertial guiding guidance, while the CJ-10 relies on INS, Sat, TERCOM, DSMAC. The APACHE has been produced in 100 units vs 500 for the CJ-10. The APACHE entered service 3 years before the CJ-10 (2001 vs 2004).
| 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 |
| Chinese land-attack cruise missile, entered service in 2004, uses INS, satellite, and terrain-matching guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Cruise |
| Type | Land-attack cruise missile |
| Manufacturer | China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation |
| Service year | 2004 |
| Number produced | 500 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| 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 | 2,000.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 990 km/h ◉ |
| Weight | -- kg |
| Warhead | 500.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | NA |
| Guidance | INS, Sat, TERCOM, DSMAC |
| Warhead type | Conventional or nuclear |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the APACHE or CJ-10?
The CJ-10 has a longer range at 2,000 km compared to the APACHE's 140 km.
Which is faster, the APACHE or CJ-10?
The APACHE is faster with a maximum speed of 1000 km/h compared to the CJ-10's 990 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the APACHE or CJ-10?
Both the APACHE and CJ-10 carry the same warhead weight of 500 kg.
Which is heavier, the APACHE or CJ-10?
The APACHE is heavier at 1,230 kg compared to the CJ-10's 0 kg.
Which is longer, the APACHE or CJ-10?
The APACHE is longer at 5.10 meters compared to the CJ-10's 0.00 meters.
What guidance systems do the APACHE and CJ-10 use?
The APACHE uses GPS and Inertial guiding guidance while the CJ-10 uses INS, Sat, TERCOM, DSMAC guidance.
Which entered service first, the APACHE or CJ-10?
The APACHE entered service first in 2001, 3 years before the CJ-10 which entered service in 2004.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the APACHE or CJ-10?
The CJ-10 has been produced in greater numbers with 500 units compared to 100 units of the APACHE.