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FIM-92 Stinger vs MIM-104 Patriot

FIM-92 Stinger vs MIM-104 Patriot at a glance β€” range 8 vs 160 km, speed 2,716 vs 6,170 km/h, warhead 3 vs 90 kg, launch weight 15 vs 900 kg.

Specifications
FIM-92 Stinger MIM-104 Patriot
Origin πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Surface-to-Air Surface-to-Air
Type Portable infrared surface-to-air missile Radar-guided surface-to-air missile
Manufacturer General Dynamics Raytheon
Service year 1981 1981
Number produced 70,000 units 10,000 units
Estimated unit price $0.1 million $7 million
Range 8.0 km 160.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 2.2 Mach 5.0
Weight 15 kg 900 kg
Warhead 3.0 kg 90.0 kg
Length 1.52 m 5.30 m
Diameter 70 mm 290 mm
Guidance Infrared homing Dual mode (Ir homing and active radar homing)
Warhead type High Explosive High Explosive
Scale Comparison
FIM-92 STINGER 1.52 m MIM-104 PATRIOT 5.30 m 1.75 m
Performance Radar Chart
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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.