Kh-55 vs Kh-20
Overview
The Kh-55 and the Kh-20 are both Cruise missiles.
The Kh-55 has a range of 2,500 km — 4.2x the Kh-20's 600 km. The Kh-55 reaches 750 km/h vs 2,450 km/h for the Kh-20. The Kh-55 carries a 410 kg warhead vs 2300 kg for the Kh-20. Launch weight is 1,500 kg for the Kh-55 vs 5,878 kg for the Kh-20. The Kh-55 uses Inertial, Doppler radar, terrain map updates guidance, while the Kh-20 relies on Inertial with remote correction over radio.
The Kh-20 entered service 63 years before the Kh-55 (1960 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 | 600.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 2.0 ◉ |
| Weight | 5,878 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 2300.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 14.95 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 1810 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial with remote correction over radio |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the Kh-55 or Kh-20?
The Kh-55 has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the Kh-20's 600 km.
Which is faster, the Kh-55 or Kh-20?
The Kh-20 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 2.0 compared to the Kh-55's 750 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the Kh-55 or Kh-20?
The Kh-20 carries a larger warhead at 2,300 kg compared to the Kh-55's 410 kg.
Which is heavier, the Kh-55 or Kh-20?
The Kh-20 is heavier at 5,878 kg compared to the Kh-55's 1,500 kg.
Which is longer, the Kh-55 or Kh-20?
The Kh-20 is longer at 14.95 meters compared to the Kh-55's 6.04 meters.
What guidance systems do the Kh-55 and Kh-20 use?
The Kh-55 uses Inertial, Doppler radar, terrain map updates guidance while the Kh-20 uses Inertial with remote correction over radio guidance.
Which entered service first, the Kh-55 or Kh-20?
The Kh-20 entered service first in 1960, 63 years before the Kh-55 which entered service in 2023.