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MBDA Storm Shadow vs Raytheon (RTX) Tomahawk Block V

Full specs: MBDA Storm Shadow Raytheon (RTX) Tomahawk Block V

MBDA Storm Shadow and Raytheon (RTX) Tomahawk Block V are both missile, compared here on public specifications. The Raytheon (RTX) Tomahawk Block V leads on range (1,600 vs 560 km).

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Full data

Full spec sheet

MBDA Storm Shadow Wins 2/5
Raytheon (RTX) Tomahawk Block V Wins 3/5
Performance
Max speed (Mach) (Mach) 0.8 Mach 0.74 Mach
Range (km) 560 km 1,600 km
Firepower
Warhead (kg) 450 kg 450 kg
Physical
Length (m) 5.1 m 6.25 m
Combat weight (kg) 1,300 kg 1,450 kg
Program
Unit cost (USD) $3,000,000 $2,000,000
Units built 3,000 4,500
Operator countries 8 3

Frequently asked questions

Which has the longer range? +

The Raytheon (RTX) Tomahawk Block V has the longest range at 1,600 km.

Which is cheaper? +

The Raytheon (RTX) Tomahawk Block V has the lower public unit-cost figure at 2,000,000 USD. Treat this as directional, defense pricing varies by contract and configuration.

Which has the higher max speed (mach)? +

The MBDA Storm Shadow has the higher max speed (mach) at 0.8 Mach.

Which has the higher warhead? +

The MBDA Storm Shadow has the higher warhead at 450 kg.

Which has the higher units built? +

The Raytheon (RTX) Tomahawk Block V has the higher units built at 4,500.

Which has the higher operator countries? +

The MBDA Storm Shadow has the higher operator countries at 8.

Is the MBDA Storm Shadow better than the Raytheon (RTX) Tomahawk Block V? +

On the public specs we track, the Raytheon (RTX) Tomahawk Block V leads on 3 of 6 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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