Kh-55 vs KSR-2 & KS-11
The Kh-55 and the KSR-2 & KS-11 are both Cruise missiles. The Kh-55 has a range of 2,500 km — 7.8x the KSR-2 & KS-11's 320 km. The Kh-55 reaches 750 km/h vs 1,250 km/h for the KSR-2 & KS-11. The Kh-55 carries a 410 kg warhead vs 1000 kg for the KSR-2 & KS-11. Launch weight is 1,500 kg for the Kh-55 vs 3,000 kg for the KSR-2 & KS-11. The Kh-55 uses Inertial, Doppler radar, terrain map updates guidance, while the KSR-2 & KS-11 relies on Inertial guidance followed by terminal active radar homing. The KSR-2 & KS-11 entered service 61 years before the Kh-55 (1962 vs 2023).
| Russian cruise missile, 2,500 km range, utilizes inertial and terrain map guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇷🇺 Russia, 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Cruise |
| Type | Cruise missile |
| Manufacturer | Raduga OKB |
| Service year | 2023 |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| 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 | 320.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 1.0 ◉ |
| Weight | 3,000 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 1000.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 8.59 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 900 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial guidance followed by terminal active radar homing |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the Kh-55 or KSR-2 & KS-11?
The Kh-55 has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the KSR-2 & KS-11's 320 km.
Which is faster, the Kh-55 or KSR-2 & KS-11?
The KSR-2 & KS-11 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 1.0 compared to the Kh-55's 750 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the Kh-55 or KSR-2 & KS-11?
The KSR-2 & KS-11 carries a larger warhead at 1,000 kg compared to the Kh-55's 410 kg.
Which is heavier, the Kh-55 or KSR-2 & KS-11?
The KSR-2 & KS-11 is heavier at 3,000 kg compared to the Kh-55's 1,500 kg.
Which is longer, the Kh-55 or KSR-2 & KS-11?
The KSR-2 & KS-11 is longer at 8.59 meters compared to the Kh-55's 6.04 meters.
What guidance systems do the Kh-55 and KSR-2 & KS-11 use?
The Kh-55 uses Inertial, Doppler radar, terrain map updates guidance while the KSR-2 & KS-11 uses Inertial guidance followed by terminal active radar homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the Kh-55 or KSR-2 & KS-11?
The KSR-2 & KS-11 entered service first in 1962, 61 years before the Kh-55 which entered service in 2023.