AGM-130 vs MIM-104 Patriot
Overview
The AGM-130 and the MIM-104 Patriot are both Surface-to-Air missiles.
The MIM-104 Patriot has a range of 160 km — 2.5x the AGM-130's 65 km. The AGM-130 carries a 908 kg warhead vs 90 kg for the MIM-104 Patriot. Launch weight is 1,312 kg for the AGM-130 vs 900 kg for the MIM-104 Patriot. The AGM-130 uses GPS/INS, CCD TV, Imaging infrared guidance, while the MIM-104 Patriot relies on Dual mode (Ir homing and active radar homing).
The AGM-130 has been produced in 502 units vs 10,000 for the MIM-104 Patriot. Unit cost is $0.45M for the AGM-130 vs $7M for the MIM-104 Patriot. The MIM-104 Patriot entered service 13 years before the AGM-130 (1981 vs 1994).
| American air-to-surface missile, entered service in 1994, guided by GPS/INS, CCD TV, and imaging infrared. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Surface-to-Air |
| Type | Surface-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer | Rockwell |
| Service year | 1994 |
| Number produced | 502 units |
| Estimated unit price | $0.5 million |
| American surface-to-air missile, entered service in 1981, uses dual-mode guidance to intercept targets at Mach 5. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Surface-to-Air |
| Type | Radar-guided surface-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer | Raytheon |
| Service year | 1981 |
| Number produced | 10,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $7 million |
| Range | 65.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | NA |
| Weight | 1,312 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 908.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 3.90 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 457 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | GPS/INS, CCD TV, Imaging infrared |
| Warhead type | High Explosive / Fragmentation |
| Range | 160.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 5.0 |
| Weight | 900 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 90.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 5.30 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 290 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Dual mode (Ir homing and active radar homing) |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the AGM-130 or MIM-104 Patriot?
The MIM-104 Patriot has a longer range at 160 km compared to the AGM-130's 65 km.
Which is faster, the AGM-130 or MIM-104 Patriot?
The MIM-104 Patriot is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 5.0 compared to the AGM-130's 0 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the AGM-130 or MIM-104 Patriot?
The AGM-130 carries a larger warhead at 908 kg compared to the MIM-104 Patriot's 90 kg.
Which is heavier, the AGM-130 or MIM-104 Patriot?
The AGM-130 is heavier at 1,312 kg compared to the MIM-104 Patriot's 900 kg.
Which is longer, the AGM-130 or MIM-104 Patriot?
The MIM-104 Patriot is longer at 5.30 meters compared to the AGM-130's 3.90 meters.
What guidance systems do the AGM-130 and MIM-104 Patriot use?
The AGM-130 uses GPS/INS, CCD TV, Imaging infrared guidance while the MIM-104 Patriot uses Dual mode (Ir homing and active radar homing) guidance.
Which entered service first, the AGM-130 or MIM-104 Patriot?
The MIM-104 Patriot entered service first in 1981, 13 years before the AGM-130 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AGM-130 or MIM-104 Patriot?
The MIM-104 Patriot has been produced in greater numbers with 10,000 units compared to 502 units of the AGM-130.