Crotale vs FIM-92 Stinger
The Crotale and the FIM-92 Stinger are both Surface-to-Air missiles. Range is 15 km for the Crotale vs 8 km for the FIM-92 Stinger. The Crotale reaches 4,284 km/h vs 2,716 km/h for the FIM-92 Stinger. The Crotale carries a 13 kg warhead vs 3 kg for the FIM-92 Stinger. Launch weight is 95 kg for the Crotale vs 15 kg for the FIM-92 Stinger. The Crotale uses Radar et infrarouge guidance, while the FIM-92 Stinger relies on Infrared homing. The Crotale has been produced in 6,600 units vs 70,000 for the FIM-92 Stinger. Unit cost is $12M for the Crotale vs $0.119M for the FIM-92 Stinger. The Crotale entered service 10 years before the FIM-92 Stinger (1971 vs 1981).
| French surface-to-air missile, entered service in 1971, uses radar and infrared guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Surface-to-Air |
| Type | Radar-guided surface-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer | Thales |
| Service year | 1971 |
| Number produced | 6,600 units |
| Estimated unit price | $12 million |
| American portable surface-to-air missile, entered service in 1981, uses infrared homing to engage targets. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Surface-to-Air |
| Type | Portable infrared surface-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics |
| Service year | 1981 |
| Number produced | 70,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $0.1 million |
| Range | 15.0 km â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 3.5 â—‰ |
| Weight | 95 kg â—‰ |
| Warhead | 13.0 kg â—‰ |
| Length | 2.34 m â—‰ |
| Diameter | 160 mm â—‰ |
| Guidance | Radar et infrarouge |
| Warhead type | Préfragmentée à gerbe focalisée |
| Range | 8.0 km â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 2.2 â—‰ |
| Weight | 15 kg â—‰ |
| Warhead | 3.0 kg â—‰ |
| Length | 1.52 m â—‰ |
| Diameter | 70 mm â—‰ |
| Guidance | Infrared homing |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the Crotale or FIM-92 Stinger?
The Crotale has a longer range at 15 km compared to the FIM-92 Stinger's 8 km.
Which is faster, the Crotale or FIM-92 Stinger?
The Crotale is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 3.5 compared to the FIM-92 Stinger's Mach 2.2.
Which has a larger warhead, the Crotale or FIM-92 Stinger?
The Crotale carries a larger warhead at 13 kg compared to the FIM-92 Stinger's 3 kg.
Which is heavier, the Crotale or FIM-92 Stinger?
The Crotale is heavier at 95 kg compared to the FIM-92 Stinger's 15 kg.
Which is longer, the Crotale or FIM-92 Stinger?
The Crotale is longer at 2.34 meters compared to the FIM-92 Stinger's 1.52 meters.
What guidance systems do the Crotale and FIM-92 Stinger use?
The Crotale uses Radar et infrarouge guidance while the FIM-92 Stinger uses Infrared homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the Crotale or FIM-92 Stinger?
The Crotale entered service first in 1971, 10 years before the FIM-92 Stinger which entered service in 1981.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Crotale or FIM-92 Stinger?
The FIM-92 Stinger has been produced in greater numbers with 70,000 units compared to 6,600 units of the Crotale.