KSR-5 vs ASM-2 (Type 93)
The KSR-5 and the ASM-2 (Type 93) are both Anti-Ship missiles. The KSR-5 has a range of 400 km — 2.4x the ASM-2 (Type 93)'s 170 km. The KSR-5 reaches 4,321 km/h vs 1,150 km/h for the ASM-2 (Type 93). The KSR-5 carries a 1000 kg warhead vs 100 kg for the ASM-2 (Type 93). Launch weight is 4,800 kg for the KSR-5 vs 530 kg for the ASM-2 (Type 93). The KSR-5 uses Inertial with active or passive radar guidance, while the ASM-2 (Type 93) relies on Inertial guidance, IR Imaging, GPS. The KSR-5 entered service 26 years before the ASM-2 (Type 93) (1969 vs 1995).
| Soviet anti-ship missile, entered service in 1969, utilizes inertial guidance with active radar. | |
| Origin | 🇷🇺 Russia, 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Anti-Ship |
| Type | Supersonic anti-ship missile |
| Manufacturer | Tupolev |
| Service year | 1969 |
| Number produced | 300 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Range | 400.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 3.5 ◉ |
| Weight | 4,800 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 1000.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 10.52 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 900 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial with active or passive radar |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
| Range | 170.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 0.9 ◉ |
| Weight | 530 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 100.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 4.00 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 350 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial guidance, IR Imaging, GPS |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the KSR-5 or ASM-2 (Type 93)?
The KSR-5 has a longer range at 400 km compared to the ASM-2 (Type 93)'s 170 km.
Which is faster, the KSR-5 or ASM-2 (Type 93)?
The KSR-5 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 3.5 compared to the ASM-2 (Type 93)'s Mach 0.9.
Which has a larger warhead, the KSR-5 or ASM-2 (Type 93)?
The KSR-5 carries a larger warhead at 1,000 kg compared to the ASM-2 (Type 93)'s 100 kg.
Which is heavier, the KSR-5 or ASM-2 (Type 93)?
The KSR-5 is heavier at 4,800 kg compared to the ASM-2 (Type 93)'s 530 kg.
Which is longer, the KSR-5 or ASM-2 (Type 93)?
The KSR-5 is longer at 10.52 meters compared to the ASM-2 (Type 93)'s 4.00 meters.
What guidance systems do the KSR-5 and ASM-2 (Type 93) use?
The KSR-5 uses Inertial with active or passive radar guidance while the ASM-2 (Type 93) uses Inertial guidance, IR Imaging, GPS guidance.
Which entered service first, the KSR-5 or ASM-2 (Type 93)?
The KSR-5 entered service first in 1969, 26 years before the ASM-2 (Type 93) which entered service in 1995.