Crotale vs MIM-104 Patriot
Crotale vs MIM-104 Patriot at a glance — range 15 vs 160 km, speed 4,284 vs 6,170 km/h, warhead 13 vs 90 kg, launch weight 95 vs 900 kg.
Specifications
|
Crotale |
MIM-104 Patriot |
| Origin |
🇫🇷 France |
🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Surface-to-Air |
Surface-to-Air |
| Type |
Radar-guided surface-to-air missile |
Radar-guided surface-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer |
Thales |
Raytheon |
| Service year |
1971 |
1981 |
| Number produced |
6,600 units |
10,000 units |
| Estimated unit price |
$12 million |
$7 million |
| Range |
15.0 km |
160.0 km |
| Maximum speed |
Mach 3.5 |
Mach 5.0 |
| Weight |
95 kg |
900 kg |
| Warhead |
13.0 kg |
90.0 kg |
| Length |
2.34 m |
5.30 m |
| Diameter |
160 mm |
290 mm |
| Guidance |
Radar et infrarouge |
Dual mode (Ir homing and active radar homing) |
| Warhead type |
Préfragmentée à gerbe focalisée |
High Explosive |
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Which has longer range, the Crotale or MIM-104 Patriot?
The MIM-104 Patriot has a longer range at 160 km compared to the Crotale's 15 km.
Which is faster, the Crotale or MIM-104 Patriot?
The MIM-104 Patriot is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 5.0 compared to the Crotale's Mach 3.5.
Which has a larger warhead, the Crotale or MIM-104 Patriot?
The MIM-104 Patriot carries a larger warhead at 90 kg compared to the Crotale's 13 kg.
Which is heavier, the Crotale or MIM-104 Patriot?
The MIM-104 Patriot is heavier at 900 kg compared to the Crotale's 95 kg.
Which is longer, the Crotale or MIM-104 Patriot?
The MIM-104 Patriot is longer at 5.30 meters compared to the Crotale's 2.34 meters.
What guidance systems do the Crotale and MIM-104 Patriot use?
The Crotale uses Radar et infrarouge guidance while the MIM-104 Patriot uses Dual mode (Ir homing and active radar homing) guidance.
Which entered service first, the Crotale or MIM-104 Patriot?
The Crotale entered service first in 1971, 10 years before the MIM-104 Patriot which entered service in 1981.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Crotale or MIM-104 Patriot?
The MIM-104 Patriot has been produced in greater numbers with 10,000 units compared to 6,600 units of the Crotale.