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Arrow 3 vs Piorun

Arrow 3 vs Piorun at a glance — range 2,400 vs 6 km, speed 14,817 vs 2,376 km/h.

Specifications
Arrow 3 Piorun
Origin 🇮🇱 Israel 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Surface-to-Air Surface-to-Air
Type Exoatmospheric anti-ballistic missile Man-portable air-defense system (MANPADS)
Manufacturer Israel Aerospace Industries Mesko
Service year 2017 2019
Number produced -- units 3,000 units
Estimated unit price $2 million NA
Range 2,400.0 km 6.5 km
Maximum speed Mach 12.1 Mach 1.9
Warhead -- kg 1.82 kg
Length NA 1.60 m
Diameter -- mm 72 mm
Guidance Inertial navigation system (INS) gimbaled seeker Infrared homing
Warhead type Hit-to-kill --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the Arrow 3 or Piorun?
The Arrow 3 has a longer range at 2,400 km compared to the Piorun's 6 km.
Which is faster, the Arrow 3 or Piorun?
The Arrow 3 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 12.1 compared to the Piorun's Mach 1.9.
Which has a larger warhead, the Arrow 3 or Piorun?
The Piorun carries a larger warhead at 1 kg compared to the Arrow 3's 0 kg.
Which is longer, the Arrow 3 or Piorun?
The Piorun is longer at 1.60 meters compared to the Arrow 3's 0.00 meters.
What guidance systems do the Arrow 3 and Piorun use?
The Arrow 3 uses Inertial navigation system (INS) gimbaled seeker guidance while the Piorun uses Infrared homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the Arrow 3 or Piorun?
The Arrow 3 entered service first in 2017, 2 years before the Piorun which entered service in 2019.