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APACHE vs RK-55 Granat

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Specifications
APACHE RK-55 Granat
Origin 🇫🇷 France 🇷🇺 Russia🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Cruise Cruise
Type Anti-runway cruise missile Cruise missile
Manufacturer MBDA Novator
Service year 2001 1984
Number produced 100 units 100 units
Estimated unit price $1.6 million NA
Range 140.0 km 3,000.0 km
Maximum speed 1000 km/h 720 km/h
Weight 1,230 kg 1,700 kg
Warhead 500.0 kg 410.0 kg
Length 5.10 m 8.09 m
Diameter -- mm 500 mm
Guidance GPS and Inertial guiding Sprut inertial guidance plus TERCOM
Warhead type Submunitions Nuclear
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Overview

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).

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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.