Crotale vs SLAMRAAM
The Crotale and the SLAMRAAM are both Surface-to-Air missiles. Range is 15 km for the Crotale vs 25 km for the SLAMRAAM. The Crotale reaches 4,284 km/h vs 4,939 km/h for the SLAMRAAM. The Crotale carries a 13 kg warhead vs 20 kg for the SLAMRAAM. Launch weight is 95 kg for the Crotale vs 150 kg for the SLAMRAAM. The Crotale uses Radar et infrarouge guidance, while the SLAMRAAM relies on Inertial guidance with active radar homing. Unit cost is $12M for the Crotale vs $623M for the SLAMRAAM. The Crotale entered service 37 years before the SLAMRAAM (1971 vs 2008).
| 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 surface-to-air missile, entered service in 2008, using active radar homing for guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Surface-to-Air |
| Type | Radar-guided surface-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer | Raytheon / Hughes |
| Service year | 2008 |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $623 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 | 25.0 km â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 4.0 â—‰ |
| Weight | 150 kg â—‰ |
| Warhead | 20.0 kg â—‰ |
| Length | 3.66 m â—‰ |
| Diameter | 177 mm â—‰ |
| Guidance | Inertial guidance with active radar homing |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the Crotale or SLAMRAAM?
The SLAMRAAM has a longer range at 25 km compared to the Crotale's 15 km.
Which is faster, the Crotale or SLAMRAAM?
The SLAMRAAM is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 4.0 compared to the Crotale's Mach 3.5.
Which has a larger warhead, the Crotale or SLAMRAAM?
The SLAMRAAM carries a larger warhead at 20 kg compared to the Crotale's 13 kg.
Which is heavier, the Crotale or SLAMRAAM?
The SLAMRAAM is heavier at 150 kg compared to the Crotale's 95 kg.
Which is longer, the Crotale or SLAMRAAM?
The SLAMRAAM is longer at 3.66 meters compared to the Crotale's 2.34 meters.
What guidance systems do the Crotale and SLAMRAAM use?
The Crotale uses Radar et infrarouge guidance while the SLAMRAAM uses Inertial guidance with active radar homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the Crotale or SLAMRAAM?
The Crotale entered service first in 1971, 37 years before the SLAMRAAM which entered service in 2008.