Kh-55 vs Kh-101
The Kh-55 and the Kh-101 are both Cruise missiles. Range is 2,500 km for the Kh-55 vs 3,500 km for the Kh-101. The Kh-55 reaches 750 km/h vs 970 km/h for the Kh-101. The Kh-55 carries a 410 kg warhead vs 800 kg for the Kh-101. Launch weight is 1,500 kg for the Kh-55 vs 2,400 kg for the Kh-101. The Kh-55 uses Inertial, Doppler radar, terrain map updates guidance, while the Kh-101 relies on Inertial guidance with Doppler. The Kh-101 entered service 11 years before the Kh-55 (2012 vs 2023).
| Range | 2,500.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 750 km/h ◉ |
| Weight | 1,500 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 410.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 6.04 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 510 mm |
| Guidance | Inertial, Doppler radar, terrain map updates |
| Warhead type | Nuclear |
| Range | 3,500.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 970 km/h ◉ |
| Weight | 2,400 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 800.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 7.45 m ◉ |
| Diameter | -- mm |
| Guidance | Inertial guidance with Doppler |
| Warhead type | High-explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the Kh-55 or Kh-101?
The Kh-101 has a longer range at 3,500 km compared to the Kh-55's 2,500 km.
Which is faster, the Kh-55 or Kh-101?
The Kh-101 is faster with a maximum speed of 970 km/h compared to the Kh-55's 750 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the Kh-55 or Kh-101?
The Kh-101 carries a larger warhead at 800 kg compared to the Kh-55's 410 kg.
Which is heavier, the Kh-55 or Kh-101?
The Kh-101 is heavier at 2,400 kg compared to the Kh-55's 1,500 kg.
Which is longer, the Kh-55 or Kh-101?
The Kh-101 is longer at 7.45 meters compared to the Kh-55's 6.04 meters.
What guidance systems do the Kh-55 and Kh-101 use?
The Kh-55 uses Inertial, Doppler radar, terrain map updates guidance while the Kh-101 uses Inertial guidance with Doppler guidance.
Which entered service first, the Kh-55 or Kh-101?
The Kh-101 entered service first in 2012, 11 years before the Kh-55 which entered service in 2023.