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9M337 Sosna-R vs Piorun

9M337 Sosna-R vs Piorun at a glance — range 10 vs 6.5 km, speed 3,185 vs 2,376 km/h, warhead 7 vs 1.8 kg.

Specifications
9M337 Sosna-R Piorun
Origin 🇷🇺 Russia 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Surface-to-Air Surface-to-Air
Type Surface-to-Air Missile Man-portable air-defense system (MANPADS)
Manufacturer KB Tochmash Mesko
Service year 2019 2019
Number produced -- units 3,000 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Range 10.0 km 6.5 km
Maximum speed Mach 2.6 Mach 1.9
Weight 38 kg -- kg
Warhead 7.0 kg 1.82 kg
Length NA 1.60 m
Diameter -- mm 72 mm
Guidance Laser beam guidance Infrared homing
Warhead type Armor-piercing/fragmentation --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the 9M337 Sosna-R or Piorun?
The 9M337 Sosna-R has a longer range at 10 km compared to the Piorun's 6 km.
Which is faster, the 9M337 Sosna-R or Piorun?
The 9M337 Sosna-R is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 2.6 compared to the Piorun's Mach 1.9.
Which has a larger warhead, the 9M337 Sosna-R or Piorun?
The 9M337 Sosna-R carries a larger warhead at 7 kg compared to the Piorun's 1 kg.
Which is heavier, the 9M337 Sosna-R or Piorun?
The 9M337 Sosna-R is heavier at 38 kg compared to the Piorun's 0 kg.
Which is longer, the 9M337 Sosna-R or Piorun?
The Piorun is longer at 1.60 meters compared to the 9M337 Sosna-R's 0.00 meters.
What guidance systems do the 9M337 Sosna-R and Piorun use?
The 9M337 Sosna-R uses Laser beam guidance guidance while the Piorun uses Infrared homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the 9M337 Sosna-R or Piorun?
Both the 9M337 Sosna-R and Piorun entered service in the same year: 2019.