APACHE vs RK-55 Granat
The APACHE and the RK-55 Granat are both Cruise missiles. The RK-55 Granat has a range of 3,000 km — 21:1 the APACHE's 140 km. The APACHE reaches 1,000 km/h vs 720 km/h for the RK-55 Granat. The APACHE carries a 500 kg warhead vs 410 kg for the RK-55 Granat. Launch weight is 1,230 kg for the APACHE vs 1,700 kg for the RK-55 Granat. The APACHE uses GPS and Inertial guiding guidance, while the RK-55 Granat relies on Sprut inertial guidance plus TERCOM. The APACHE has been produced in 100 units vs 100 for the RK-55 Granat. The RK-55 Granat entered service 17 years before the APACHE (1984 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 | 3,000.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 720 km/h ◉ |
| Weight | 1,700 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 410.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 8.09 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 500 mm |
| Guidance | Sprut inertial guidance plus TERCOM |
| Warhead type | Nuclear |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the APACHE or RK-55 Granat?
The RK-55 Granat has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the APACHE's 140 km.
Which is faster, the APACHE or RK-55 Granat?
The APACHE is faster with a maximum speed of 1000 km/h compared to the RK-55 Granat's 720 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the APACHE or RK-55 Granat?
The APACHE carries a larger warhead at 500 kg compared to the RK-55 Granat's 410 kg.
Which is heavier, the APACHE or RK-55 Granat?
The RK-55 Granat is heavier at 1,700 kg compared to the APACHE's 1,230 kg.
Which is longer, the APACHE or RK-55 Granat?
The RK-55 Granat is longer at 8.09 meters compared to the APACHE's 5.10 meters.
What guidance systems do the APACHE and RK-55 Granat use?
The APACHE uses GPS and Inertial guiding guidance while the RK-55 Granat uses Sprut inertial guidance plus TERCOM guidance.
Which entered service first, the APACHE or RK-55 Granat?
The RK-55 Granat entered service first in 1984, 17 years before the APACHE which entered service in 2001.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the APACHE or RK-55 Granat?
Both the APACHE and RK-55 Granat have been produced in equal numbers with 100 units each.