KSR-2 & KS-11 vs Taurus KEPD 350
The KSR-2 & KS-11 and the Taurus KEPD 350 are both Cruise missiles. Range is 320 km for the KSR-2 & KS-11 vs 500 km for the Taurus KEPD 350. The KSR-2 & KS-11 reaches 1,250 km/h vs 1,160 km/h for the Taurus KEPD 350. The KSR-2 & KS-11 carries a 1000 kg warhead vs 480 kg for the Taurus KEPD 350. Launch weight is 3,000 kg for the KSR-2 & KS-11 vs 1,400 kg for the Taurus KEPD 350. The KSR-2 & KS-11 uses Inertial guidance followed by terminal active radar homing guidance, while the Taurus KEPD 350 relies on INS, GPS, IBN, RADALT. The KSR-2 & KS-11 has been produced in 1,000 units vs 1,200 for the Taurus KEPD 350. The KSR-2 & KS-11 entered service 44 years before the Taurus KEPD 350 (1962 vs 2006).
| 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 â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 1.0 â—‰ |
| Weight | 3,000 kg â—‰ |
| Warhead | 1000.0 kg â—‰ |
| Length | 8.59 m â—‰ |
| Diameter | 900 mm â—‰ |
| Guidance | Inertial guidance followed by terminal active radar homing |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
| Range | 500.0 km â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 0.9 â—‰ |
| Weight | 1,400 kg â—‰ |
| Warhead | 480.0 kg â—‰ |
| Length | 5.10 m â—‰ |
| Diameter | 1080 mm â—‰ |
| Guidance | INS, GPS, IBN, RADALT |
| Warhead type | Two-stage tandem MEPHISTO penetrator |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the KSR-2 & KS-11 or Taurus KEPD 350?
The Taurus KEPD 350 has a longer range at 500 km compared to the KSR-2 & KS-11's 320 km.
Which is faster, the KSR-2 & KS-11 or Taurus KEPD 350?
The KSR-2 & KS-11 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 1.0 compared to the Taurus KEPD 350's Mach 0.9.
Which has a larger warhead, the KSR-2 & KS-11 or Taurus KEPD 350?
The KSR-2 & KS-11 carries a larger warhead at 1,000 kg compared to the Taurus KEPD 350's 480 kg.
Which is heavier, the KSR-2 & KS-11 or Taurus KEPD 350?
The KSR-2 & KS-11 is heavier at 3,000 kg compared to the Taurus KEPD 350's 1,400 kg.
Which is longer, the KSR-2 & KS-11 or Taurus KEPD 350?
The KSR-2 & KS-11 is longer at 8.59 meters compared to the Taurus KEPD 350's 5.10 meters.
What guidance systems do the KSR-2 & KS-11 and Taurus KEPD 350 use?
The KSR-2 & KS-11 uses Inertial guidance followed by terminal active radar homing guidance while the Taurus KEPD 350 uses INS, GPS, IBN, RADALT guidance.
Which entered service first, the KSR-2 & KS-11 or Taurus KEPD 350?
The KSR-2 & KS-11 entered service first in 1962, 44 years before the Taurus KEPD 350 which entered service in 2006.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KSR-2 & KS-11 or Taurus KEPD 350?
The Taurus KEPD 350 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,200 units compared to 1,000 units of the KSR-2 & KS-11.