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David's Sling vs RIM-174 SM-6

David's Sling vs RIM-174 SM-6 at a glance — range 300 vs 460 km, speed 9,261 vs 4,288 km/h.

Specifications
David's Sling RIM-174 SM-6
Origin 🇮🇱 Israel🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Surface-to-Air Surface-to-Air
Type Medium to long range surface-to-air/anti-ballistic missile Extended-range surface-to-air missile
Manufacturer Rafael Advanced Defense Systems RTX (Raytheon)
Service year 2017 2013
Number produced -- units 500 units
Estimated unit price $0.7 million $4.9 million
Range 300.0 km 460.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 7.6 Mach 3.5
Weight -- kg 1,500 kg
Warhead -- kg 64.0 kg
Length NA 6.55 m
Diameter -- mm 343 mm
Guidance AESA MMW 3D Radar, Dual Electro-optical FPA CCD + IIR Seeker Inertial with active/semi-active radar homing, GPS
Warhead type Kinetic Hit-to-kill High-explosive blast fragmentation
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the David's Sling or RIM-174 SM-6?
The RIM-174 SM-6 has a longer range at 460 km compared to the David's Sling's 300 km.
Which is faster, the David's Sling or RIM-174 SM-6?
The David's Sling is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 7.6 compared to the RIM-174 SM-6's Mach 3.5.
Which has a larger warhead, the David's Sling or RIM-174 SM-6?
The RIM-174 SM-6 carries a larger warhead at 64 kg compared to the David's Sling's 0 kg.
Which is heavier, the David's Sling or RIM-174 SM-6?
The RIM-174 SM-6 is heavier at 1,500 kg compared to the David's Sling's 0 kg.
Which is longer, the David's Sling or RIM-174 SM-6?
The RIM-174 SM-6 is longer at 6.55 meters compared to the David's Sling's 0.00 meters.
What guidance systems do the David's Sling and RIM-174 SM-6 use?
The David's Sling uses AESA MMW 3D Radar, Dual Electro-optical FPA CCD + IIR Seeker guidance while the RIM-174 SM-6 uses Inertial with active/semi-active radar homing, GPS guidance.
Which entered service first, the David's Sling or RIM-174 SM-6?
The RIM-174 SM-6 entered service first in 2013, 4 years before the David's Sling which entered service in 2017.