Arrow 3 vs MIM-23 Hawk
The Arrow 3 and the MIM-23 Hawk are both Surface-to-Air missiles. The Arrow 3 has a range of 2,400 km — 60:1 the MIM-23 Hawk's 40 km. The Arrow 3 reaches 14,817 km/h vs 2,964 km/h for the MIM-23 Hawk. The Arrow 3 uses Inertial navigation system (INS) gimbaled seeker guidance, while the MIM-23 Hawk relies on Semi-active radar homing. The MIM-23 Hawk entered service 57 years before the Arrow 3 (1960 vs 2017).
| Israeli exoatmospheric anti-ballistic missile, entered service in 2017, utilizes inertial navigation with a gimbaled seeker. | |
| Origin | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| Category | Surface-to-Air |
| Type | Exoatmospheric anti-ballistic missile |
| Manufacturer | Israel Aerospace Industries |
| Service year | 2017 |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $2 million |
| American surface-to-air missile, entered service in 1960, uses semi-active radar homing for guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Surface-to-Air |
| Type | Radar-guided surface-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer | Raytheon |
| Service year | 1960 |
| Number produced | 40,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Range | 2,400.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 12.1 ◉ |
| Weight | -- kg |
| Warhead | -- kg |
| Length | NA |
| Diameter | -- mm |
| Guidance | Inertial navigation system (INS) gimbaled seeker |
| Warhead type | Hit-to-kill |
| Range | 40.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 2.4 ◉ |
| Weight | 626 kg |
| Warhead | 136.0 kg |
| Length | 5.12 m |
| Diameter | 356 mm |
| Guidance | Semi-active radar homing |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the Arrow 3 or MIM-23 Hawk?
The Arrow 3 has a longer range at 2,400 km compared to the MIM-23 Hawk's 40 km.
Which is faster, the Arrow 3 or MIM-23 Hawk?
The Arrow 3 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 12.1 compared to the MIM-23 Hawk's Mach 2.4.
Which has a larger warhead, the Arrow 3 or MIM-23 Hawk?
The MIM-23 Hawk carries a larger warhead at 136 kg compared to the Arrow 3's 0 kg.
Which is heavier, the Arrow 3 or MIM-23 Hawk?
The MIM-23 Hawk is heavier at 626 kg compared to the Arrow 3's 0 kg.
Which is longer, the Arrow 3 or MIM-23 Hawk?
The MIM-23 Hawk is longer at 5.12 meters compared to the Arrow 3's 0.00 meters.
What guidance systems do the Arrow 3 and MIM-23 Hawk use?
The Arrow 3 uses Inertial navigation system (INS) gimbaled seeker guidance while the MIM-23 Hawk uses Semi-active radar homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the Arrow 3 or MIM-23 Hawk?
The MIM-23 Hawk entered service first in 1960, 57 years before the Arrow 3 which entered service in 2017.