Northrop Grumman AGM-88E AARGM vs Raytheon (RTX) AGM-154 JSOW
Northrop Grumman AGM-88E AARGM and Raytheon (RTX) AGM-154 JSOW are both missile, compared here on public specifications. The Northrop Grumman AGM-88E AARGM leads on range (148 vs 130 km).
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Full data
Full spec sheet
 Northrop Grumman AGM-88E AARGM
Wins 1/4 | Raytheon (RTX) AGM-154 JSOW
Wins 3/4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Max speed (Mach) (Mach) | 2 Mach | N/A |
| Range (km) | 148 km ✓ | 130 km |
| Firepower | ||
| Warhead (kg) | 68 kg | 483 kg ✓ |
| Physical | ||
| Length (m) | 4.17 m | 4.06 m |
| Combat weight (kg) | 361 kg | 497 kg |
| Program | ||
| Unit cost (USD) | $870,000 | $719,012 ✓ |
| Operator countries | 4 | 10 ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the longer range? +
The Northrop Grumman AGM-88E AARGM has the longest range at 148 km.
Which is cheaper? +
The Raytheon (RTX) AGM-154 JSOW has the lower public unit-cost figure at 719,012 USD. Treat this as directional, defense pricing varies by contract and configuration.
Which has the higher warhead? +
The Raytheon (RTX) AGM-154 JSOW has the higher warhead at 483 kg.
Which has the higher operator countries? +
The Raytheon (RTX) AGM-154 JSOW has the higher operator countries at 10.
Is the Northrop Grumman AGM-88E AARGM better than the Raytheon (RTX) AGM-154 JSOW? +
On the public specs we track, the Raytheon (RTX) AGM-154 JSOW leads on 3 of 4 headline metrics, see the full spec sheet for the metric-by-metric breakdown.
Where does this comparison data come from? +
Every figure in the table is sourced from public manufacturer pages, defense-ministry releases and reference publications, and is verifiable on each system's spec page. WeaponSpecs does not accept vendor placement.
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