KSR-2 & KS-11 vs BGM-109 TLAM Tomahawk
Overview
The KSR-2 & KS-11 and the BGM-109 TLAM Tomahawk are both Cruise missiles.
The BGM-109 TLAM Tomahawk has a range of 2,500 km — 7.8x the KSR-2 & KS-11's 320 km. The KSR-2 & KS-11 reaches 1,250 km/h vs 885 km/h for the BGM-109 TLAM Tomahawk. The KSR-2 & KS-11 carries a 1000 kg warhead vs 450 kg for the BGM-109 TLAM Tomahawk. Launch weight is 3,000 kg for the KSR-2 & KS-11 vs 1,542 kg for the BGM-109 TLAM Tomahawk. The KSR-2 & KS-11 uses Inertial guidance followed by terminal active radar homing guidance, while the BGM-109 TLAM Tomahawk relies on GPS, INS, TERCOM, DSMAC.
The KSR-2 & KS-11 entered service 21 years before the BGM-109 TLAM Tomahawk (1962 vs 1983).
| Ex-USSR cruise missile, entered service in 1962, used inertial guidance followed by terminal active radar homing. | |
| Origin | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Cruise |
| Type | Cruise missile |
| Manufacturer | MKB Raduga |
| Service year | 1962 |
| Number produced | 1,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| American cruise missile, entered service in 1983, uses GPS and TERCOM for guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Cruise |
| Type | Cruise missile |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics |
| Service year | 1983 |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $2 million |
| 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 |
| Range | 2,500.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 885 km/h ◉ |
| Weight | 1,542 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 450.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 6.25 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 520 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | GPS, INS, TERCOM, DSMAC |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the KSR-2 & KS-11 or BGM-109 TLAM Tomahawk?
The BGM-109 TLAM Tomahawk has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the KSR-2 & KS-11's 320 km.
Which is faster, the KSR-2 & KS-11 or BGM-109 TLAM Tomahawk?
The KSR-2 & KS-11 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 1.0 compared to the BGM-109 TLAM Tomahawk's 885 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the KSR-2 & KS-11 or BGM-109 TLAM Tomahawk?
The KSR-2 & KS-11 carries a larger warhead at 1,000 kg compared to the BGM-109 TLAM Tomahawk's 450 kg.
Which is heavier, the KSR-2 & KS-11 or BGM-109 TLAM Tomahawk?
The KSR-2 & KS-11 is heavier at 3,000 kg compared to the BGM-109 TLAM Tomahawk's 1,542 kg.
Which is longer, the KSR-2 & KS-11 or BGM-109 TLAM Tomahawk?
The KSR-2 & KS-11 is longer at 8.59 meters compared to the BGM-109 TLAM Tomahawk's 6.25 meters.
What guidance systems do the KSR-2 & KS-11 and BGM-109 TLAM Tomahawk use?
The KSR-2 & KS-11 uses Inertial guidance followed by terminal active radar homing guidance while the BGM-109 TLAM Tomahawk uses GPS, INS, TERCOM, DSMAC guidance.
Which entered service first, the KSR-2 & KS-11 or BGM-109 TLAM Tomahawk?
The KSR-2 & KS-11 entered service first in 1962, 21 years before the BGM-109 TLAM Tomahawk which entered service in 1983.