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David's Sling vs Pantsir-S1

David's Sling vs Pantsir-S1 at a glance — range 300 vs 20 km, speed 9,261 vs 6,120 km/h.

Specifications
David's Sling Pantsir-S1
Origin 🇮🇱 Israel🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Surface-to-Air Surface-to-Air
Type Medium to long range surface-to-air/anti-ballistic missile Surface-to-air Missile
Manufacturer Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ulyanovsk Mechanical Plant
Service year 2017 2012
Number produced -- units 200 units
Estimated unit price $0.7 million $14.7 million
Range 300.0 km 20.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 7.6 Mach 5.0
Weight -- kg 94 kg
Warhead -- kg 25.0 kg
Length NA 3.16 m
Diameter -- mm 90 mm
Guidance AESA MMW 3D Radar, Dual Electro-optical FPA CCD + IIR Seeker Radio/optical command guidance
Warhead type Kinetic Hit-to-kill Multiple continuous rod fragmentation
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the David's Sling or Pantsir-S1?
The David's Sling has a longer range at 300 km compared to the Pantsir-S1's 20 km.
Which is faster, the David's Sling or Pantsir-S1?
The David's Sling is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 7.6 compared to the Pantsir-S1's Mach 5.0.
Which has a larger warhead, the David's Sling or Pantsir-S1?
The Pantsir-S1 carries a larger warhead at 25 kg compared to the David's Sling's 0 kg.
Which is heavier, the David's Sling or Pantsir-S1?
The Pantsir-S1 is heavier at 94 kg compared to the David's Sling's 0 kg.
Which is longer, the David's Sling or Pantsir-S1?
The Pantsir-S1 is longer at 3.16 meters compared to the David's Sling's 0.00 meters.
What guidance systems do the David's Sling and Pantsir-S1 use?
The David's Sling uses AESA MMW 3D Radar, Dual Electro-optical FPA CCD + IIR Seeker guidance while the Pantsir-S1 uses Radio/optical command guidance guidance.
Which entered service first, the David's Sling or Pantsir-S1?
The Pantsir-S1 entered service first in 2012, 5 years before the David's Sling which entered service in 2017.