Crotale vs S-300PMU
Crotale vs S-300PMU at a glance — range 15 vs 150 km, speed 4,284 vs 11,185 km/h, warhead 13 vs 145 kg, launch weight 95 vs 1,800 kg.
Specifications
|
Crotale |
S-300PMU |
| Origin |
🇫🇷 France |
🇷🇺 Russia🇷🇺 Ex-USSR |
| Category |
Surface-to-Air |
Surface-to-Air |
| Type |
Radar-guided surface-to-air missile |
High altitude radar-guided surface-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer |
Thales |
MZiK |
| Service year |
1971 |
1978 |
| Number produced |
6,600 units |
28,000 units |
| Estimated unit price |
$12 million |
NA |
| Range |
15.0 km |
150.0 km |
| Maximum speed |
Mach 3.5 |
Mach 9.1 |
| Weight |
95 kg |
1,800 kg |
| Warhead |
13.0 kg |
145.0 kg |
| Length |
2.34 m |
7.50 m |
| Diameter |
160 mm |
450 mm |
| Guidance |
Radar et infrarouge |
Active Radar Homing |
| Warhead type |
Préfragmentée à gerbe focalisée |
High Explosive |
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Which has longer range, the Crotale or S-300PMU?
The S-300PMU has a longer range at 150 km compared to the Crotale's 15 km.
Which is faster, the Crotale or S-300PMU?
The S-300PMU is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 9.1 compared to the Crotale's Mach 3.5.
Which has a larger warhead, the Crotale or S-300PMU?
The S-300PMU carries a larger warhead at 145 kg compared to the Crotale's 13 kg.
Which is heavier, the Crotale or S-300PMU?
The S-300PMU is heavier at 1,800 kg compared to the Crotale's 95 kg.
Which is longer, the Crotale or S-300PMU?
The S-300PMU is longer at 7.50 meters compared to the Crotale's 2.34 meters.
What guidance systems do the Crotale and S-300PMU use?
The Crotale uses Radar et infrarouge guidance while the S-300PMU uses Active Radar Homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the Crotale or S-300PMU?
The Crotale entered service first in 1971, 7 years before the S-300PMU which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Crotale or S-300PMU?
The S-300PMU has been produced in greater numbers with 28,000 units compared to 6,600 units of the Crotale.