KSR-5 vs NSM
Overview
The KSR-5 and the NSM are both Anti-Ship missiles.
The KSR-5 has a range of 400 km — 2.2x the NSM's 185 km. The KSR-5 reaches 4,321 km/h vs 1,148 km/h for the NSM. The KSR-5 carries a 1000 kg warhead vs 120 kg for the NSM. Launch weight is 4,800 kg for the KSR-5 vs 400 kg for the NSM. The KSR-5 uses Inertial with active or passive radar guidance, while the NSM relies on GPS-aided INS, laser altimeter, TERCOM, Imaging Infra-Red.
The KSR-5 entered service 43 years before the NSM (1969 vs 2012).
| 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 | 185.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 0.9 ◉ |
| Weight | 400 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 120.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 3.96 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 700 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | GPS-aided INS, laser altimeter, TERCOM, Imaging Infra-Red |
| Warhead type | Titanium-cased penetrating blast and controlled fragmentation |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the KSR-5 or NSM?
The KSR-5 has a longer range at 400 km compared to the NSM's 185 km.
Which is faster, the KSR-5 or NSM?
The KSR-5 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 3.5 compared to the NSM's Mach 0.9.
Which has a larger warhead, the KSR-5 or NSM?
The KSR-5 carries a larger warhead at 1,000 kg compared to the NSM's 120 kg.
Which is heavier, the KSR-5 or NSM?
The KSR-5 is heavier at 4,800 kg compared to the NSM's 400 kg.
Which is longer, the KSR-5 or NSM?
The KSR-5 is longer at 10.52 meters compared to the NSM's 3.96 meters.
What guidance systems do the KSR-5 and NSM use?
The KSR-5 uses Inertial with active or passive radar guidance while the NSM uses GPS-aided INS, laser altimeter, TERCOM, Imaging Infra-Red guidance.
Which entered service first, the KSR-5 or NSM?
The KSR-5 entered service first in 1969, 43 years before the NSM which entered service in 2012.