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
German-Swedish cruise missile, entered service in 2006, uses INS and GPS for guidance.
Origin 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Cruise
Type Air-launched cruise missile
Manufacturer Taurus Systems GmbH
Service year 2006
Number produced 1,200 units
Estimated unit price $3.5 million
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.