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Aster 15 / 30 vs Starstreak

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Specifications
Aster 15 / 30 Starstreak
Origin 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Surface-to-Air Surface-to-Air
Type Radar-guided surface-to-air missile Portable optical-guided surface-to-air missile
Manufacturer Euromissile Short Brothers
Service year 2001 1997
Number produced -- units 7,000 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Range 120.0 km 7.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 4.5 Mach 3.0
Weight 510 kg 14 kg
Warhead 15.0 kg 3.0 kg
Length 4.20 m 1.39 m
Diameter 180 mm 76 mm
Guidance Inertial guidance with up-link and active RF seeker SACLOS, Laser-beam guidance
Warhead type High Explosive High Explosive
Scale Comparison
ASTER 15 / 30 4.20 m STARSTREAK 1.39 m 1.75 m
Performance Radar Chart

Overview

The Aster 15 / 30 and the Starstreak are both Surface-to-Air missiles.

The Aster 15 / 30 has a range of 120 km — 17:1 the Starstreak's 7 km. The Aster 15 / 30 reaches 5,556 km/h vs 3,704 km/h for the Starstreak. The Aster 15 / 30 carries a 15 kg warhead vs 3 kg for the Starstreak. Launch weight is 510 kg for the Aster 15 / 30 vs 14 kg for the Starstreak. The Aster 15 / 30 uses Inertial guidance with up-link and active RF seeker guidance, while the Starstreak relies on SACLOS, Laser-beam guidance.

The Starstreak entered service 4 years before the Aster 15 / 30 (1997 vs 2001).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the Aster 15 / 30 or Starstreak?
The Aster 15 / 30 has a longer range at 120 km compared to the Starstreak's 7 km.
Which is faster, the Aster 15 / 30 or Starstreak?
The Aster 15 / 30 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 4.5 compared to the Starstreak's Mach 3.0.
Which has a larger warhead, the Aster 15 / 30 or Starstreak?
The Aster 15 / 30 carries a larger warhead at 15 kg compared to the Starstreak's 3 kg.
Which is heavier, the Aster 15 / 30 or Starstreak?
The Aster 15 / 30 is heavier at 510 kg compared to the Starstreak's 14 kg.
Which is longer, the Aster 15 / 30 or Starstreak?
The Aster 15 / 30 is longer at 4.20 meters compared to the Starstreak's 1.39 meters.
What guidance systems do the Aster 15 / 30 and Starstreak use?
The Aster 15 / 30 uses Inertial guidance with up-link and active RF seeker guidance while the Starstreak uses SACLOS, Laser-beam guidance guidance.
Which entered service first, the Aster 15 / 30 or Starstreak?
The Starstreak entered service first in 1997, 4 years before the Aster 15 / 30 which entered service in 2001.