Aster 15 / 30 vs S-300PMU
The Aster 15 / 30 and the S-300PMU are both Surface-to-Air missiles. Range is 120 km for the Aster 15 / 30 vs 150 km for the S-300PMU. The Aster 15 / 30 reaches 5,556 km/h vs 11,185 km/h for the S-300PMU. The Aster 15 / 30 carries a 15 kg warhead vs 145 kg for the S-300PMU. Launch weight is 510 kg for the Aster 15 / 30 vs 1,800 kg for the S-300PMU. The Aster 15 / 30 uses Inertial guidance with up-link and active RF seeker guidance, while the S-300PMU relies on Active Radar Homing. The S-300PMU entered service 23 years before the Aster 15 / 30 (1978 vs 2001).
| French surface-to-air missile, entered service in 2001, using inertial guidance with active RF seeker. | |
| Origin | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Surface-to-Air |
| Type | Radar-guided surface-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer | Euromissile |
| Service year | 2001 |
| Number produced | -- 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 | 120.0 km â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 4.5 â—‰ |
| Weight | 510 kg â—‰ |
| Warhead | 15.0 kg â—‰ |
| Length | 4.20 m â—‰ |
| Diameter | 180 mm â—‰ |
| Guidance | Inertial guidance with up-link and active RF seeker |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
| Range | 150.0 km â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 9.1 â—‰ |
| Weight | 1,800 kg â—‰ |
| Warhead | 145.0 kg â—‰ |
| Length | 7.50 m â—‰ |
| Diameter | 450 mm â—‰ |
| Guidance | Active Radar Homing |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the Aster 15 / 30 or S-300PMU?
The S-300PMU has a longer range at 150 km compared to the Aster 15 / 30's 120 km.
Which is faster, the Aster 15 / 30 or S-300PMU?
The S-300PMU is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 9.1 compared to the Aster 15 / 30's Mach 4.5.
Which has a larger warhead, the Aster 15 / 30 or S-300PMU?
The S-300PMU carries a larger warhead at 145 kg compared to the Aster 15 / 30's 15 kg.
Which is heavier, the Aster 15 / 30 or S-300PMU?
The S-300PMU is heavier at 1,800 kg compared to the Aster 15 / 30's 510 kg.
Which is longer, the Aster 15 / 30 or S-300PMU?
The S-300PMU is longer at 7.50 meters compared to the Aster 15 / 30's 4.20 meters.
What guidance systems do the Aster 15 / 30 and S-300PMU use?
The Aster 15 / 30 uses Inertial guidance with up-link and active RF seeker guidance while the S-300PMU uses Active Radar Homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the Aster 15 / 30 or S-300PMU?
The S-300PMU entered service first in 1978, 23 years before the Aster 15 / 30 which entered service in 2001.