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AD-08 Majid vs RIM-174 SM-6

AD-08 Majid vs RIM-174 SM-6 at a glance — range 8 vs 460 km.

Specifications
AD-08 Majid RIM-174 SM-6
Origin 🇮🇷 Iran 🇺🇸 United States
Category Surface-to-Air Surface-to-Air
Type Short-Range Air Defense Missile Extended-range surface-to-air missile
Manufacturer Defense Industries Organization RTX (Raytheon)
Service year 2021 2013
Number produced -- units 500 units
Estimated unit price NA $4.9 million
Range 8.0 km 460.0 km
Maximum speed NA Mach 3.5
Weight -- kg 1,500 kg
Warhead -- kg 64.0 kg
Length NA 6.55 m
Diameter -- mm 343 mm
Guidance Passive Imaging Infrared Seeker Inertial with active/semi-active radar homing, GPS
Warhead type -- High-explosive blast fragmentation
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the AD-08 Majid or RIM-174 SM-6?
The RIM-174 SM-6 has a longer range at 460 km compared to the AD-08 Majid's 8 km.
Which is faster, the AD-08 Majid or RIM-174 SM-6?
The RIM-174 SM-6 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 3.5 compared to the AD-08 Majid's 0 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the AD-08 Majid or RIM-174 SM-6?
The RIM-174 SM-6 carries a larger warhead at 64 kg compared to the AD-08 Majid's 0 kg.
Which is heavier, the AD-08 Majid or RIM-174 SM-6?
The RIM-174 SM-6 is heavier at 1,500 kg compared to the AD-08 Majid's 0 kg.
Which is longer, the AD-08 Majid or RIM-174 SM-6?
The RIM-174 SM-6 is longer at 6.55 meters compared to the AD-08 Majid's 0.00 meters.
What guidance systems do the AD-08 Majid and RIM-174 SM-6 use?
The AD-08 Majid uses Passive Imaging Infrared Seeker guidance while the RIM-174 SM-6 uses Inertial with active/semi-active radar homing, GPS guidance.
Which entered service first, the AD-08 Majid or RIM-174 SM-6?
The RIM-174 SM-6 entered service first in 2013, 8 years before the AD-08 Majid which entered service in 2021.