ASMP-A vs R36M / RS-20
The ASMP-A and the R36M / RS-20 are both Ballistic missiles. The R36M / RS-20 has a range of 16,000 km — 32:1 the ASMP-A's 500 km. The ASMP-A reaches 3,704 km/h vs 28,000 km/h for the R36M / RS-20. Launch weight is 840 kg for the ASMP-A vs 211,100 kg for the R36M / RS-20. The ASMP-A uses Guidage inertiel programmé guidance, while the R36M / RS-20 relies on Inertial, autonomous. The ASMP-A has been produced in 54 units vs 308 for the R36M / RS-20. Unit cost is $15M for the ASMP-A vs $7M for the R36M / RS-20. The R36M / RS-20 entered service 22 years before the ASMP-A (1988 vs 2010).
| French ballistic missile, entered service in 2010, with a range of 500 km. | |
| Origin | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Ballistic |
| Type | Pre-strategic Nuclear Missile |
| Manufacturer | MBDA |
| Service year | 2010 |
| Number produced | 54 units |
| Estimated unit price | $15 million |
| Range | 500.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 3.0 ◉ |
| Weight | 840 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | -- kg |
| Length | 5.40 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 350 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Guidage inertiel programmé |
| Warhead type | Tête nucléaire aéroportée |
| Range | 16,000.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 22.9 ◉ |
| Weight | 211,100 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 8800.0 kg |
| Length | 32.77 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 3000 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial, autonomous |
| Warhead type | 10 nuclear MIRV |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the ASMP-A or R36M / RS-20?
The R36M / RS-20 has a longer range at 16,000 km compared to the ASMP-A's 500 km.
Which is faster, the ASMP-A or R36M / RS-20?
The R36M / RS-20 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 22.9 compared to the ASMP-A's Mach 3.0.
Which has a larger warhead, the ASMP-A or R36M / RS-20?
The R36M / RS-20 carries a larger warhead at 8,800 kg compared to the ASMP-A's 0 kg.
Which is heavier, the ASMP-A or R36M / RS-20?
The R36M / RS-20 is heavier at 211,100 kg compared to the ASMP-A's 840 kg.
Which is longer, the ASMP-A or R36M / RS-20?
The R36M / RS-20 is longer at 32.77 meters compared to the ASMP-A's 5.40 meters.
What guidance systems do the ASMP-A and R36M / RS-20 use?
The ASMP-A uses Guidage inertiel programmé guidance while the R36M / RS-20 uses Inertial, autonomous guidance.
Which entered service first, the ASMP-A or R36M / RS-20?
The R36M / RS-20 entered service first in 1988, 22 years before the ASMP-A which entered service in 2010.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the ASMP-A or R36M / RS-20?
The R36M / RS-20 has been produced in greater numbers with 308 units compared to 54 units of the ASMP-A.