FIM-92 Stinger vs S-300PMU
The FIM-92 Stinger and the S-300PMU are both Surface-to-Air missiles. The S-300PMU has a range of 150 km — 19:1 the FIM-92 Stinger's 8 km. The FIM-92 Stinger reaches 2,716 km/h vs 11,185 km/h for the S-300PMU. The FIM-92 Stinger carries a 3 kg warhead vs 145 kg for the S-300PMU. Launch weight is 15 kg for the FIM-92 Stinger vs 1,800 kg for the S-300PMU. The FIM-92 Stinger uses Infrared homing guidance, while the S-300PMU relies on Active Radar Homing. The FIM-92 Stinger has been produced in 70,000 units vs 28,000 for the S-300PMU. The S-300PMU entered service 3 years before the FIM-92 Stinger (1978 vs 1981).
| 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 |
| Russian surface-to-air missile, entering service in 1978, uses active radar homing for guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇷🇺 Russia, 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Surface-to-Air |
| Type | High altitude radar-guided surface-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer | MZiK |
| Service year | 1978 |
| Number produced | 28,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| 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 | 150.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 9.1 ◉ |
| Weight | 1,800 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 145.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 7.50 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 450 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Active Radar Homing |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the FIM-92 Stinger or S-300PMU?
The S-300PMU has a longer range at 150 km compared to the FIM-92 Stinger's 8 km.
Which is faster, the FIM-92 Stinger or S-300PMU?
The S-300PMU is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 9.1 compared to the FIM-92 Stinger's Mach 2.2.
Which has a larger warhead, the FIM-92 Stinger or S-300PMU?
The S-300PMU carries a larger warhead at 145 kg compared to the FIM-92 Stinger's 3 kg.
Which is heavier, the FIM-92 Stinger or S-300PMU?
The S-300PMU is heavier at 1,800 kg compared to the FIM-92 Stinger's 15 kg.
Which is longer, the FIM-92 Stinger or S-300PMU?
The S-300PMU is longer at 7.50 meters compared to the FIM-92 Stinger's 1.52 meters.
What guidance systems do the FIM-92 Stinger and S-300PMU use?
The FIM-92 Stinger uses Infrared homing guidance while the S-300PMU uses Active Radar Homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the FIM-92 Stinger or S-300PMU?
The S-300PMU entered service first in 1978, 3 years before the FIM-92 Stinger which entered service in 1981.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the FIM-92 Stinger or S-300PMU?
The FIM-92 Stinger has been produced in greater numbers with 70,000 units compared to 28,000 units of the S-300PMU.