Barak 8 vs 2K12 Kub
The Barak 8 and the 2K12 Kub are both Surface-to-Air missiles. The Barak 8 has a range of 100 km — 4.2x the 2K12 Kub's 24 km. The Barak 8 reaches 2,470 km/h vs 3,457 km/h for the 2K12 Kub. The Barak 8 carries a 60 kg warhead vs 59 kg for the 2K12 Kub. Launch weight is 275 kg for the Barak 8 vs 550 kg for the 2K12 Kub. The Barak 8 uses Active radar homing guidance, while the 2K12 Kub relies on Semi-active radar homing. The 2K12 Kub entered service 49 years before the Barak 8 (1967 vs 2016).
| Indian-Israeli surface-to-air missile, 150 km range, uses active radar homing for guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇮🇳 India, 🇮🇱 Israel |
| Category | Surface-to-Air |
| Type | Surface-to-Air Missile |
| Manufacturer | Bharat Dynamics Limited |
| Service year | 2016 |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $24 million |
| Soviet surface-to-air missile, entered service in 1967, utilizing semi-active radar homing for guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇷🇺 Russia, 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Surface-to-Air |
| Type | Radar-guided surface-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer | Russian State Industry |
| Service year | 1967 |
| Number produced | 10,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Range | 100.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 2.0 ◉ |
| Weight | 275 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 60.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 6.00 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 540 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Active radar homing |
| Warhead type | Hard kill proximity |
| Range | 24.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 2.8 ◉ |
| Weight | 550 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 59.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 6.20 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 335 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Semi-active radar homing |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the Barak 8 or 2K12 Kub?
The Barak 8 has a longer range at 100 km compared to the 2K12 Kub's 24 km.
Which is faster, the Barak 8 or 2K12 Kub?
The 2K12 Kub is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 2.8 compared to the Barak 8's Mach 2.0.
Which has a larger warhead, the Barak 8 or 2K12 Kub?
The Barak 8 carries a larger warhead at 60 kg compared to the 2K12 Kub's 59 kg.
Which is heavier, the Barak 8 or 2K12 Kub?
The 2K12 Kub is heavier at 550 kg compared to the Barak 8's 275 kg.
Which is longer, the Barak 8 or 2K12 Kub?
The 2K12 Kub is longer at 6.20 meters compared to the Barak 8's 6.00 meters.
What guidance systems do the Barak 8 and 2K12 Kub use?
The Barak 8 uses Active radar homing guidance while the 2K12 Kub uses Semi-active radar homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the Barak 8 or 2K12 Kub?
The 2K12 Kub entered service first in 1967, 49 years before the Barak 8 which entered service in 2016.