Aster 15 / 30 vs Shahine
Overview
The Aster 15 / 30 and the Shahine are both Surface-to-Air missiles.
The Aster 15 / 30 has a range of 120 km — 10:1 the Shahine's 12 km. The Aster 15 / 30 reaches 5,556 km/h vs 3,457 km/h for the Shahine. The Aster 15 / 30 carries a 15 kg warhead vs 13 kg for the Shahine. Launch weight is 510 kg for the Aster 15 / 30 vs 100 kg for the Shahine. The Aster 15 / 30 uses Inertial guidance with up-link and active RF seeker guidance, while the Shahine relies on Automatic command to line of sight.
The Shahine entered service 11 years before the Aster 15 / 30 (1990 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 |
| French surface-to-air missile, entered service in 1990, using automatic command to line of sight guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Surface-to-Air |
| Type | Radar-guided surface-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer | Thomson-CSF / Matra |
| Service year | 1990 |
| Number produced | 6,600 units |
| Estimated unit price | $12 million |
| Range | 120.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 4.5 ◉ |
| Weight | 510 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 15.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 4.20 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 180 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial guidance with up-link and active RF seeker |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
| Range | 12.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 2.8 ◉ |
| Weight | 100 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 13.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 3.15 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 156 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Automatic command to line of sight |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the Aster 15 / 30 or Shahine?
The Aster 15 / 30 has a longer range at 120 km compared to the Shahine's 12 km.
Which is faster, the Aster 15 / 30 or Shahine?
The Aster 15 / 30 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 4.5 compared to the Shahine's Mach 2.8.
Which has a larger warhead, the Aster 15 / 30 or Shahine?
The Aster 15 / 30 carries a larger warhead at 15 kg compared to the Shahine's 13 kg.
Which is heavier, the Aster 15 / 30 or Shahine?
The Aster 15 / 30 is heavier at 510 kg compared to the Shahine's 100 kg.
Which is longer, the Aster 15 / 30 or Shahine?
The Aster 15 / 30 is longer at 4.20 meters compared to the Shahine's 3.15 meters.
What guidance systems do the Aster 15 / 30 and Shahine use?
The Aster 15 / 30 uses Inertial guidance with up-link and active RF seeker guidance while the Shahine uses Automatic command to line of sight guidance.
Which entered service first, the Aster 15 / 30 or Shahine?
The Shahine entered service first in 1990, 11 years before the Aster 15 / 30 which entered service in 2001.