Kh-101 vs KSR-2 & KS-11
The Kh-101 and the KSR-2 & KS-11 are both Cruise missiles. The Kh-101 has a range of 3,500 km — 11:1 the KSR-2 & KS-11's 320 km. The Kh-101 reaches 970 km/h vs 1,250 km/h for the KSR-2 & KS-11. The Kh-101 carries a 800 kg warhead vs 1000 kg for the KSR-2 & KS-11. Launch weight is 2,400 kg for the Kh-101 vs 3,000 kg for the KSR-2 & KS-11. The Kh-101 uses Inertial guidance with Doppler guidance, while the KSR-2 & KS-11 relies on Inertial guidance followed by terminal active radar homing. The KSR-2 & KS-11 entered service 50 years before the Kh-101 (1962 vs 2012).
| Russian air-launched cruise missile, entered service in 2012, uses inertial guidance with Doppler. | |
| Origin | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Cruise |
| Type | Air-launched cruise missile |
| Manufacturer | MKB Raduga |
| Service year | 2012 |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $1.1 million |
| 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 |
| 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-101 or KSR-2 & KS-11?
The Kh-101 has a longer range at 3,500 km compared to the KSR-2 & KS-11's 320 km.
Which is faster, the Kh-101 or KSR-2 & KS-11?
The KSR-2 & KS-11 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 1.0 compared to the Kh-101's 970 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the Kh-101 or KSR-2 & KS-11?
The KSR-2 & KS-11 carries a larger warhead at 1,000 kg compared to the Kh-101's 800 kg.
Which is heavier, the Kh-101 or KSR-2 & KS-11?
The KSR-2 & KS-11 is heavier at 3,000 kg compared to the Kh-101's 2,400 kg.
Which is longer, the Kh-101 or KSR-2 & KS-11?
The KSR-2 & KS-11 is longer at 8.59 meters compared to the Kh-101's 7.45 meters.
What guidance systems do the Kh-101 and KSR-2 & KS-11 use?
The Kh-101 uses Inertial guidance with Doppler guidance while the KSR-2 & KS-11 uses Inertial guidance followed by terminal active radar homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the Kh-101 or KSR-2 & KS-11?
The KSR-2 & KS-11 entered service first in 1962, 50 years before the Kh-101 which entered service in 2012.