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9M337 Sosna-R vs RIM-161 SM-3

9M337 Sosna-R vs RIM-161 SM-3 at a glance β€” range 10 vs 1,200 km, speed 3,185 vs 16,200 km/h, launch weight 38 vs 1,500 kg.

Specifications
9M337 Sosna-R RIM-161 SM-3
Origin πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί Russia πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Surface-to-Air Surface-to-Air
Type Surface-to-Air Missile Anti-Ballistic Missile
Manufacturer KB Tochmash RTX (Raytheon), Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (Block IIA)
Service year 2019 2014
Number produced -- units -- units
Estimated unit price NA $25 million
Range 10.0 km 1,200.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 2.6 Mach 13.1
Weight 38 kg 1,500 kg
Warhead 7.0 kg -- kg
Length NA 6.55 m
Diameter -- mm 533 mm
Guidance Laser beam guidance Inertial with kinetic warhead terminal homing
Warhead type Armor-piercing/fragmentation Kinetic kill vehicle
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the 9M337 Sosna-R or RIM-161 SM-3?
The RIM-161 SM-3 has a longer range at 1,200 km compared to the 9M337 Sosna-R's 10 km.
Which is faster, the 9M337 Sosna-R or RIM-161 SM-3?
The RIM-161 SM-3 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 13.1 compared to the 9M337 Sosna-R's Mach 2.6.
Which has a larger warhead, the 9M337 Sosna-R or RIM-161 SM-3?
The 9M337 Sosna-R carries a larger warhead at 7 kg compared to the RIM-161 SM-3's 0 kg.
Which is heavier, the 9M337 Sosna-R or RIM-161 SM-3?
The RIM-161 SM-3 is heavier at 1,500 kg compared to the 9M337 Sosna-R's 38 kg.
Which is longer, the 9M337 Sosna-R or RIM-161 SM-3?
The RIM-161 SM-3 is longer at 6.55 meters compared to the 9M337 Sosna-R's 0.00 meters.
What guidance systems do the 9M337 Sosna-R and RIM-161 SM-3 use?
The 9M337 Sosna-R uses Laser beam guidance guidance while the RIM-161 SM-3 uses Inertial with kinetic warhead terminal homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the 9M337 Sosna-R or RIM-161 SM-3?
The RIM-161 SM-3 entered service first in 2014, 5 years before the 9M337 Sosna-R which entered service in 2019.