AGM-136 Tacit Rainbow vs S-300PMU
The AGM-136 Tacit Rainbow and the S-300PMU are both Surface-to-Air missiles. Range is 80 km for the AGM-136 Tacit Rainbow vs 150 km for the S-300PMU. The AGM-136 Tacit Rainbow carries a 18 kg warhead vs 145 kg for the S-300PMU. Launch weight is 195 kg for the AGM-136 Tacit Rainbow vs 1,800 kg for the S-300PMU. The AGM-136 Tacit Rainbow uses Seek head guidance, while the S-300PMU relies on Active Radar Homing.
| American surface-to-air missile, with a range of 80 km, using "seek head" guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Surface-to-Air |
| Type | Surface-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer | Northrop / Boeing / Texas Instruments |
| Service year | -- |
| Number produced | 0 units |
| Estimated unit price | $0.2 million |
| Russian surface-to-air missile, entering service in 1978, uses active radar homing for guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇷🇺 Russia, 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Surface-to-Air |
| Type | High altitude radar-guided surface-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer | MZiK |
| Service year | 1978 |
| Number produced | 28,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Range | 80.0 km â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | NA |
| Weight | 195 kg â—‰ |
| Warhead | 18.0 kg â—‰ |
| Length | 2.56 m â—‰ |
| Diameter | 701 mm â—‰ |
| Guidance | Seek head |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
| Range | 150.0 km â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 9.1 |
| Weight | 1,800 kg â—‰ |
| Warhead | 145.0 kg â—‰ |
| Length | 7.50 m â—‰ |
| Diameter | 450 mm â—‰ |
| Guidance | Active Radar Homing |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the AGM-136 Tacit Rainbow or S-300PMU?
The S-300PMU has a longer range at 150 km compared to the AGM-136 Tacit Rainbow's 80 km.
Which is faster, the AGM-136 Tacit Rainbow or S-300PMU?
The S-300PMU is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 9.1 compared to the AGM-136 Tacit Rainbow's 0 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the AGM-136 Tacit Rainbow or S-300PMU?
The S-300PMU carries a larger warhead at 145 kg compared to the AGM-136 Tacit Rainbow's 18 kg.
Which is heavier, the AGM-136 Tacit Rainbow or S-300PMU?
The S-300PMU is heavier at 1,800 kg compared to the AGM-136 Tacit Rainbow's 195 kg.
Which is longer, the AGM-136 Tacit Rainbow or S-300PMU?
The S-300PMU is longer at 7.50 meters compared to the AGM-136 Tacit Rainbow's 2.56 meters.
What guidance systems do the AGM-136 Tacit Rainbow and S-300PMU use?
The AGM-136 Tacit Rainbow uses Seek head guidance while the S-300PMU uses Active Radar Homing guidance.