KSR-5 vs 3M54-1 Kalibr

Overview

The KSR-5 and the 3M54-1 Kalibr are both Anti-Ship missiles.

Range is 400 km for the KSR-5 vs 300 km for the 3M54-1 Kalibr. The KSR-5 reaches 4,321 km/h vs 3,704 km/h for the 3M54-1 Kalibr. The KSR-5 carries a 1000 kg warhead vs 400 kg for the 3M54-1 Kalibr. Launch weight is 4,800 kg for the KSR-5 vs 1,780 kg for the 3M54-1 Kalibr. The KSR-5 uses Inertial with active or passive radar guidance, while the 3M54-1 Kalibr relies on Inertial guidance plus terminal active radar homing.

The KSR-5 entered service 25 years before the 3M54-1 Kalibr (1969 vs 1994).

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
Russian anti-ship missile, entered service in 1994, utilizes inertial guidance plus terminal active radar homing.
Origin 🇷🇺 Russia, 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Anti-Ship
Type Anti-ship missile
Manufacturer Novator (OKB-8)
Service year 1994
Number produced -- units
Estimated unit price $6.5 million
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 300.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 3.0
Weight 1,780 kg
Warhead 400.0 kg
Length 6.20 m
Diameter 533 mm
Guidance Inertial guidance plus terminal active radar homing
Warhead type High Explosive

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the KSR-5 or 3M54-1 Kalibr?
The KSR-5 has a longer range at 400 km compared to the 3M54-1 Kalibr's 300 km.
Which is faster, the KSR-5 or 3M54-1 Kalibr?
The KSR-5 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 3.5 compared to the 3M54-1 Kalibr's Mach 3.0.
Which has a larger warhead, the KSR-5 or 3M54-1 Kalibr?
The KSR-5 carries a larger warhead at 1,000 kg compared to the 3M54-1 Kalibr's 400 kg.
Which is heavier, the KSR-5 or 3M54-1 Kalibr?
The KSR-5 is heavier at 4,800 kg compared to the 3M54-1 Kalibr's 1,780 kg.
Which is longer, the KSR-5 or 3M54-1 Kalibr?
The KSR-5 is longer at 10.52 meters compared to the 3M54-1 Kalibr's 6.20 meters.
What guidance systems do the KSR-5 and 3M54-1 Kalibr use?
The KSR-5 uses Inertial with active or passive radar guidance while the 3M54-1 Kalibr uses Inertial guidance plus terminal active radar homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the KSR-5 or 3M54-1 Kalibr?
The KSR-5 entered service first in 1969, 25 years before the 3M54-1 Kalibr which entered service in 1994.