FIM-92 Stinger vs Iron Dome
The FIM-92 Stinger and the Iron Dome are both Surface-to-Air missiles. The Iron Dome has a range of 70 km — 8.8x the FIM-92 Stinger's 8 km. The FIM-92 Stinger reaches 2,716 km/h vs 2,717 km/h for the Iron Dome. The FIM-92 Stinger carries a 3 kg warhead vs 11 kg for the Iron Dome. Launch weight is 15 kg for the FIM-92 Stinger vs 90 kg for the Iron Dome. The FIM-92 Stinger uses Infrared homing guidance, while the Iron Dome relies on Electro-optic sensors. Unit cost is $0.119M for the FIM-92 Stinger vs $0.15M for the Iron Dome. The FIM-92 Stinger entered service 30 years before the Iron Dome (1981 vs 2011).
| American portable surface-to-air missile, entered service in 1981, uses infrared homing to engage targets. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Surface-to-Air |
| Type | Portable infrared surface-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics |
| Service year | 1981 |
| Number produced | 70,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $0.1 million |
| Israeli surface-to-air missile, entered service in 2011, uses electro-optic sensors for guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| Category | Surface-to-Air |
| Type | C-RAM and Short Range Air Defence System |
| Manufacturer | Rafael Advanced Defense Systems |
| Service year | 2011 |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $0.2 million |
| Range | 8.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 2.2 ◉ |
| Weight | 15 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 3.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 1.52 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 70 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Infrared homing |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
| Range | 70.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 2.2 ◉ |
| Weight | 90 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 11.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 3.00 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 160 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Electro-optic sensors |
| Warhead type | Proximity fuze |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the FIM-92 Stinger or Iron Dome?
The Iron Dome has a longer range at 70 km compared to the FIM-92 Stinger's 8 km.
Which is faster, the FIM-92 Stinger or Iron Dome?
The Iron Dome is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 2.2 compared to the FIM-92 Stinger's Mach 2.2.
Which has a larger warhead, the FIM-92 Stinger or Iron Dome?
The Iron Dome carries a larger warhead at 11 kg compared to the FIM-92 Stinger's 3 kg.
Which is heavier, the FIM-92 Stinger or Iron Dome?
The Iron Dome is heavier at 90 kg compared to the FIM-92 Stinger's 15 kg.
Which is longer, the FIM-92 Stinger or Iron Dome?
The Iron Dome is longer at 3.00 meters compared to the FIM-92 Stinger's 1.52 meters.
What guidance systems do the FIM-92 Stinger and Iron Dome use?
The FIM-92 Stinger uses Infrared homing guidance while the Iron Dome uses Electro-optic sensors guidance.
Which entered service first, the FIM-92 Stinger or Iron Dome?
The FIM-92 Stinger entered service first in 1981, 30 years before the Iron Dome which entered service in 2011.