Arrow 3 vs S-300PMU
The Arrow 3 and the S-300PMU are both Surface-to-Air missiles. The Arrow 3 has a range of 2,400 km — 16:1 the S-300PMU's 150 km. The Arrow 3 reaches 14,817 km/h vs 11,185 km/h for the S-300PMU. The Arrow 3 uses Inertial navigation system (INS) gimbaled seeker guidance, while the S-300PMU relies on Active Radar Homing. The S-300PMU entered service 39 years before the Arrow 3 (1978 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 |
| 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 | 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 | 150.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 9.1 ◉ |
| Weight | 1,800 kg |
| Warhead | 145.0 kg |
| Length | 7.50 m |
| Diameter | 450 mm |
| Guidance | Active Radar Homing |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the Arrow 3 or S-300PMU?
The Arrow 3 has a longer range at 2,400 km compared to the S-300PMU's 150 km.
Which is faster, the Arrow 3 or S-300PMU?
The Arrow 3 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 12.1 compared to the S-300PMU's Mach 9.1.
Which has a larger warhead, the Arrow 3 or S-300PMU?
The S-300PMU carries a larger warhead at 145 kg compared to the Arrow 3's 0 kg.
Which is heavier, the Arrow 3 or S-300PMU?
The S-300PMU is heavier at 1,800 kg compared to the Arrow 3's 0 kg.
Which is longer, the Arrow 3 or S-300PMU?
The S-300PMU is longer at 7.50 meters compared to the Arrow 3's 0.00 meters.
What guidance systems do the Arrow 3 and S-300PMU use?
The Arrow 3 uses Inertial navigation system (INS) gimbaled seeker guidance while the S-300PMU uses Active Radar Homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the Arrow 3 or S-300PMU?
The S-300PMU entered service first in 1978, 39 years before the Arrow 3 which entered service in 2017.