Kh-20 vs S-300PMU
The Kh-20 and the S-300PMU are both Surface-to-Air missiles. The Kh-20 has a range of 600 km — 4.0x the S-300PMU's 150 km. The Kh-20 reaches 2,450 km/h vs 11,185 km/h for the S-300PMU. The Kh-20 carries a 2300 kg warhead vs 145 kg for the S-300PMU. Launch weight is 5,878 kg for the Kh-20 vs 1,800 kg for the S-300PMU. The Kh-20 uses Inertial with remote correction over radio guidance, while the S-300PMU relies on Active Radar Homing. The Kh-20 has been produced in 130 units vs 28,000 for the S-300PMU. The Kh-20 entered service 18 years before the S-300PMU (1960 vs 1978).
| 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 |
| 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 | 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 | 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 Kh-20 or S-300PMU?
The Kh-20 has a longer range at 600 km compared to the S-300PMU's 150 km.
Which is faster, the Kh-20 or S-300PMU?
The S-300PMU is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 9.1 compared to the Kh-20's Mach 2.0.
Which has a larger warhead, the Kh-20 or S-300PMU?
The Kh-20 carries a larger warhead at 2,300 kg compared to the S-300PMU's 145 kg.
Which is heavier, the Kh-20 or S-300PMU?
The Kh-20 is heavier at 5,878 kg compared to the S-300PMU's 1,800 kg.
Which is longer, the Kh-20 or S-300PMU?
The Kh-20 is longer at 14.95 meters compared to the S-300PMU's 7.50 meters.
What guidance systems do the Kh-20 and S-300PMU use?
The Kh-20 uses Inertial with remote correction over radio guidance while the S-300PMU uses Active Radar Homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the Kh-20 or S-300PMU?
The Kh-20 entered service first in 1960, 18 years before the S-300PMU which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kh-20 or S-300PMU?
The S-300PMU has been produced in greater numbers with 28,000 units compared to 130 units of the Kh-20.