Crotale vs 2K12 Kub
The Crotale and the 2K12 Kub are both Surface-to-Air missiles. Range is 15 km for the Crotale vs 24 km for the 2K12 Kub. The Crotale reaches 4,284 km/h vs 3,457 km/h for the 2K12 Kub. The Crotale carries a 13 kg warhead vs 59 kg for the 2K12 Kub. Launch weight is 95 kg for the Crotale vs 550 kg for the 2K12 Kub. The Crotale uses Radar et infrarouge guidance, while the 2K12 Kub relies on Semi-active radar homing. The Crotale has been produced in 6,600 units vs 10,000 for the 2K12 Kub. The 2K12 Kub entered service 4 years before the Crotale (1967 vs 1971).
| 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 |
| 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 | 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 | 24.0 km â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 2.8 â—‰ |
| Weight | 550 kg â—‰ |
| Warhead | 59.0 kg â—‰ |
| Length | 6.20 m â—‰ |
| Diameter | 335 mm â—‰ |
| Guidance | Semi-active radar homing |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the Crotale or 2K12 Kub?
The 2K12 Kub has a longer range at 24 km compared to the Crotale's 15 km.
Which is faster, the Crotale or 2K12 Kub?
The Crotale is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 3.5 compared to the 2K12 Kub's Mach 2.8.
Which has a larger warhead, the Crotale or 2K12 Kub?
The 2K12 Kub carries a larger warhead at 59 kg compared to the Crotale's 13 kg.
Which is heavier, the Crotale or 2K12 Kub?
The 2K12 Kub is heavier at 550 kg compared to the Crotale's 95 kg.
Which is longer, the Crotale or 2K12 Kub?
The 2K12 Kub is longer at 6.20 meters compared to the Crotale's 2.34 meters.
What guidance systems do the Crotale and 2K12 Kub use?
The Crotale uses Radar et infrarouge guidance while the 2K12 Kub uses Semi-active radar homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the Crotale or 2K12 Kub?
The 2K12 Kub entered service first in 1967, 4 years before the Crotale which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Crotale or 2K12 Kub?
The 2K12 Kub has been produced in greater numbers with 10,000 units compared to 6,600 units of the Crotale.