Kh-20 vs MIM-23 Hawk
The Kh-20 and the MIM-23 Hawk are both Surface-to-Air missiles. The Kh-20 has a range of 600 km — 15:1 the MIM-23 Hawk's 40 km. The Kh-20 reaches 2,450 km/h vs 2,964 km/h for the MIM-23 Hawk. The Kh-20 carries a 2300 kg warhead vs 136 kg for the MIM-23 Hawk. Launch weight is 5,878 kg for the Kh-20 vs 626 kg for the MIM-23 Hawk. The Kh-20 uses Inertial with remote correction over radio guidance, while the MIM-23 Hawk relies on Semi-active radar homing. The Kh-20 has been produced in 130 units vs 40,000 for the MIM-23 Hawk.
| Soviet air-to-surface missile, entered service in 1960, utilizing inertial guidance with radio correction. | |
| Origin | 🇷🇺 Russia, 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Surface-to-Air |
| Type | Surface-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer | Russian State Industry |
| Service year | 1960 |
| Number produced | 130 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| 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 | 600.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 2.0 ◉ |
| Weight | 5,878 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 2300.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 14.95 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 1810 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial with remote correction over radio |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
| 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 Kh-20 or MIM-23 Hawk?
The Kh-20 has a longer range at 600 km compared to the MIM-23 Hawk's 40 km.
Which is faster, the Kh-20 or MIM-23 Hawk?
The MIM-23 Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 2.4 compared to the Kh-20's Mach 2.0.
Which has a larger warhead, the Kh-20 or MIM-23 Hawk?
The Kh-20 carries a larger warhead at 2,300 kg compared to the MIM-23 Hawk's 136 kg.
Which is heavier, the Kh-20 or MIM-23 Hawk?
The Kh-20 is heavier at 5,878 kg compared to the MIM-23 Hawk's 626 kg.
Which is longer, the Kh-20 or MIM-23 Hawk?
The Kh-20 is longer at 14.95 meters compared to the MIM-23 Hawk's 5.12 meters.
What guidance systems do the Kh-20 and MIM-23 Hawk use?
The Kh-20 uses Inertial with remote correction over radio guidance while the MIM-23 Hawk uses Semi-active radar homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the Kh-20 or MIM-23 Hawk?
Both the Kh-20 and MIM-23 Hawk entered service in the same year: 1960.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kh-20 or MIM-23 Hawk?
The MIM-23 Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 40,000 units compared to 130 units of the Kh-20.