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David's Sling vs Starstreak

David's Sling vs Starstreak at a glance — range 300 vs 7 km, speed 9,261 vs 3,704 km/h.

Specifications
David's Sling Starstreak
Origin 🇮🇱 Israel🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Surface-to-Air Surface-to-Air
Type Medium to long range surface-to-air/anti-ballistic missile Portable optical-guided surface-to-air missile
Manufacturer Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Short Brothers
Service year 2017 1997
Number produced -- units 7,000 units
Estimated unit price $0.7 million NA
Range 300.0 km 7.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 7.6 Mach 3.0
Weight -- kg 14 kg
Warhead -- kg 3.0 kg
Length NA 1.39 m
Diameter -- mm 76 mm
Guidance AESA MMW 3D Radar, Dual Electro-optical FPA CCD + IIR Seeker SACLOS, Laser-beam guidance
Warhead type Kinetic Hit-to-kill High Explosive
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the David's Sling or Starstreak?
The David's Sling has a longer range at 300 km compared to the Starstreak's 7 km.
Which is faster, the David's Sling or Starstreak?
The David's Sling is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 7.6 compared to the Starstreak's Mach 3.0.
Which has a larger warhead, the David's Sling or Starstreak?
The Starstreak carries a larger warhead at 3 kg compared to the David's Sling's 0 kg.
Which is heavier, the David's Sling or Starstreak?
The Starstreak is heavier at 14 kg compared to the David's Sling's 0 kg.
Which is longer, the David's Sling or Starstreak?
The Starstreak is longer at 1.39 meters compared to the David's Sling's 0.00 meters.
What guidance systems do the David's Sling and Starstreak use?
The David's Sling uses AESA MMW 3D Radar, Dual Electro-optical FPA CCD + IIR Seeker guidance while the Starstreak uses SACLOS, Laser-beam guidance guidance.
Which entered service first, the David's Sling or Starstreak?
The Starstreak entered service first in 1997, 20 years before the David's Sling which entered service in 2017.