FIM-92 Stinger vs RIM-116 RAM
The FIM-92 Stinger and the RIM-116 RAM are both Surface-to-Air missiles. Range is 8 km for the FIM-92 Stinger vs 9 km for the RIM-116 RAM. The FIM-92 Stinger reaches 2,716 km/h vs 3,430 km/h for the RIM-116 RAM. The FIM-92 Stinger carries a 3 kg warhead vs 10.2 kg for the RIM-116 RAM. Launch weight is 15 kg for the FIM-92 Stinger vs 72 kg for the RIM-116 RAM. The FIM-92 Stinger uses Infrared homing guidance, while the RIM-116 RAM relies on Passive radio frequency/infrared homing. The FIM-92 Stinger has been produced in 70,000 units vs 1,600 for the RIM-116 RAM. Unit cost is $0.119M for the FIM-92 Stinger vs $0.905M for the RIM-116 RAM. The FIM-92 Stinger entered service 11 years before the RIM-116 RAM (1981 vs 1992).
| 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 1992, uses passive radio frequency/infrared homing guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Surface-to-Air |
| Type | Infrared surface-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer | Loral Aerospace |
| Service year | 1992 |
| Number produced | 1,600 units |
| Estimated unit price | $0.9 million |
| Range | 8.0 km â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 2.2 â—‰ |
| Weight | 15 kg â—‰ |
| Warhead | 3.0 kg â—‰ |
| Length | 1.52 m â—‰ |
| Diameter | 70 mm â—‰ |
| Guidance | Infrared homing |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
| Range | 9.4 km â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 2.8 â—‰ |
| Weight | 72 kg â—‰ |
| Warhead | 10.2 kg â—‰ |
| Length | 2.79 m â—‰ |
| Diameter | 127 mm â—‰ |
| Guidance | Passive radio frequency/infrared homing |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the FIM-92 Stinger or RIM-116 RAM?
The RIM-116 RAM has a longer range at 9 km compared to the FIM-92 Stinger's 8 km.
Which is faster, the FIM-92 Stinger or RIM-116 RAM?
The RIM-116 RAM is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 2.8 compared to the FIM-92 Stinger's Mach 2.2.
Which has a larger warhead, the FIM-92 Stinger or RIM-116 RAM?
The RIM-116 RAM carries a larger warhead at 10 kg compared to the FIM-92 Stinger's 3 kg.
Which is heavier, the FIM-92 Stinger or RIM-116 RAM?
The RIM-116 RAM is heavier at 72 kg compared to the FIM-92 Stinger's 15 kg.
Which is longer, the FIM-92 Stinger or RIM-116 RAM?
The RIM-116 RAM is longer at 2.79 meters compared to the FIM-92 Stinger's 1.52 meters.
What guidance systems do the FIM-92 Stinger and RIM-116 RAM use?
The FIM-92 Stinger uses Infrared homing guidance while the RIM-116 RAM uses Passive radio frequency/infrared homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the FIM-92 Stinger or RIM-116 RAM?
The FIM-92 Stinger entered service first in 1981, 11 years before the RIM-116 RAM which entered service in 1992.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the FIM-92 Stinger or RIM-116 RAM?
The FIM-92 Stinger has been produced in greater numbers with 70,000 units compared to 1,600 units of the RIM-116 RAM.