KSR-2 & KS-11 vs RK-55 Granat
The KSR-2 & KS-11 and the RK-55 Granat are both Cruise missiles. The RK-55 Granat has a range of 3,000 km — 9.4x the KSR-2 & KS-11's 320 km. The KSR-2 & KS-11 reaches 1,250 km/h vs 720 km/h for the RK-55 Granat. The KSR-2 & KS-11 carries a 1000 kg warhead vs 410 kg for the RK-55 Granat. Launch weight is 3,000 kg for the KSR-2 & KS-11 vs 1,700 kg for the RK-55 Granat. The KSR-2 & KS-11 uses Inertial guidance followed by terminal active radar homing guidance, while the RK-55 Granat relies on Sprut inertial guidance plus TERCOM. The KSR-2 & KS-11 has been produced in 1,000 units vs 100 for the RK-55 Granat. The KSR-2 & KS-11 entered service 22 years before the RK-55 Granat (1962 vs 1984).
| 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 |
| 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 | 3,000.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 720 km/h ◉ |
| Weight | 1,700 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 410.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 8.09 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 500 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Sprut inertial guidance plus TERCOM |
| Warhead type | Nuclear |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the KSR-2 & KS-11 or RK-55 Granat?
The RK-55 Granat has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the KSR-2 & KS-11's 320 km.
Which is faster, the KSR-2 & KS-11 or RK-55 Granat?
The KSR-2 & KS-11 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 1.0 compared to the RK-55 Granat's 720 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the KSR-2 & KS-11 or RK-55 Granat?
The KSR-2 & KS-11 carries a larger warhead at 1,000 kg compared to the RK-55 Granat's 410 kg.
Which is heavier, the KSR-2 & KS-11 or RK-55 Granat?
The KSR-2 & KS-11 is heavier at 3,000 kg compared to the RK-55 Granat's 1,700 kg.
Which is longer, the KSR-2 & KS-11 or RK-55 Granat?
The KSR-2 & KS-11 is longer at 8.59 meters compared to the RK-55 Granat's 8.09 meters.
What guidance systems do the KSR-2 & KS-11 and RK-55 Granat use?
The KSR-2 & KS-11 uses Inertial guidance followed by terminal active radar homing guidance while the RK-55 Granat uses Sprut inertial guidance plus TERCOM guidance.
Which entered service first, the KSR-2 & KS-11 or RK-55 Granat?
The KSR-2 & KS-11 entered service first in 1962, 22 years before the RK-55 Granat which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KSR-2 & KS-11 or RK-55 Granat?
The KSR-2 & KS-11 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 100 units of the RK-55 Granat.