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David's Sling vs Piorun

David's Sling vs Piorun at a glance — range 300 vs 6 km, speed 9,261 vs 2,376 km/h.

Specifications
David's Sling Piorun
Origin 🇮🇱 Israel🇺🇸 United States 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Surface-to-Air Surface-to-Air
Type Medium to long range surface-to-air/anti-ballistic missile Man-portable air-defense system (MANPADS)
Manufacturer Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Mesko
Service year 2017 2019
Number produced -- units 3,000 units
Estimated unit price $0.7 million NA
Range 300.0 km 6.5 km
Maximum speed Mach 7.6 Mach 1.9
Warhead -- kg 1.82 kg
Length NA 1.60 m
Diameter -- mm 72 mm
Guidance AESA MMW 3D Radar, Dual Electro-optical FPA CCD + IIR Seeker Infrared homing
Warhead type Kinetic Hit-to-kill --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the David's Sling or Piorun?
The David's Sling has a longer range at 300 km compared to the Piorun's 6 km.
Which is faster, the David's Sling or Piorun?
The David's Sling is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 7.6 compared to the Piorun's Mach 1.9.
Which has a larger warhead, the David's Sling or Piorun?
The Piorun carries a larger warhead at 1 kg compared to the David's Sling's 0 kg.
Which is longer, the David's Sling or Piorun?
The Piorun is longer at 1.60 meters compared to the David's Sling's 0.00 meters.
What guidance systems do the David's Sling and Piorun use?
The David's Sling uses AESA MMW 3D Radar, Dual Electro-optical FPA CCD + IIR Seeker guidance while the Piorun uses Infrared homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the David's Sling or Piorun?
The David's Sling entered service first in 2017, 2 years before the Piorun which entered service in 2019.