FIM-92 Stinger vs MIM-104 Patriot
The FIM-92 Stinger and the MIM-104 Patriot are both Surface-to-Air missiles. The MIM-104 Patriot has a range of 160 km — 20:1 the FIM-92 Stinger's 8 km. The FIM-92 Stinger reaches 2,716 km/h vs 6,170 km/h for the MIM-104 Patriot. The FIM-92 Stinger carries a 3 kg warhead vs 90 kg for the MIM-104 Patriot. Launch weight is 15 kg for the FIM-92 Stinger vs 900 kg for the MIM-104 Patriot. The FIM-92 Stinger uses Infrared homing guidance, while the MIM-104 Patriot relies on Dual mode (Ir homing and active radar homing). The FIM-92 Stinger has been produced in 70,000 units vs 10,000 for the MIM-104 Patriot. Unit cost is $0.119M for the FIM-92 Stinger vs $7M for the MIM-104 Patriot.
| 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 |
| American surface-to-air missile, entered service in 1981, uses dual-mode guidance to intercept targets at Mach 5. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Surface-to-Air |
| Type | Radar-guided surface-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer | Raytheon |
| Service year | 1981 |
| Number produced | 10,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $7 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 | 160.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 5.0 ◉ |
| Weight | 900 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 90.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 5.30 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 290 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Dual mode (Ir homing and active radar homing) |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the FIM-92 Stinger or MIM-104 Patriot?
The MIM-104 Patriot has a longer range at 160 km compared to the FIM-92 Stinger's 8 km.
Which is faster, the FIM-92 Stinger or MIM-104 Patriot?
The MIM-104 Patriot is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 5.0 compared to the FIM-92 Stinger's Mach 2.2.
Which has a larger warhead, the FIM-92 Stinger or MIM-104 Patriot?
The MIM-104 Patriot carries a larger warhead at 90 kg compared to the FIM-92 Stinger's 3 kg.
Which is heavier, the FIM-92 Stinger or MIM-104 Patriot?
The MIM-104 Patriot is heavier at 900 kg compared to the FIM-92 Stinger's 15 kg.
Which is longer, the FIM-92 Stinger or MIM-104 Patriot?
The MIM-104 Patriot is longer at 5.30 meters compared to the FIM-92 Stinger's 1.52 meters.
What guidance systems do the FIM-92 Stinger and MIM-104 Patriot use?
The FIM-92 Stinger uses Infrared homing guidance while the MIM-104 Patriot uses Dual mode (Ir homing and active radar homing) guidance.
Which entered service first, the FIM-92 Stinger or MIM-104 Patriot?
Both the FIM-92 Stinger and MIM-104 Patriot entered service in the same year: 1981.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the FIM-92 Stinger or MIM-104 Patriot?
The FIM-92 Stinger has been produced in greater numbers with 70,000 units compared to 10,000 units of the MIM-104 Patriot.