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FIM-92 Stinger vs S-300PMU

FIM-92 Stinger vs S-300PMU at a glance β€” range 8 vs 150 km, speed 2,716 vs 11,185 km/h, warhead 3 vs 145 kg, launch weight 15 vs 1,800 kg.

Specifications
FIM-92 Stinger S-300PMU
Origin πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί RussiaπŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί Ex-USSR
Category Surface-to-Air Surface-to-Air
Type Portable infrared surface-to-air missile High altitude radar-guided surface-to-air missile
Manufacturer General Dynamics MZiK
Service year 1981 1978
Number produced 70,000 units 28,000 units
Estimated unit price $0.1 million NA
Range 8.0 km 150.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 2.2 Mach 9.1
Weight 15 kg 1,800 kg
Warhead 3.0 kg 145.0 kg
Length 1.52 m 7.50 m
Diameter 70 mm 450 mm
Guidance Infrared homing Active Radar Homing
Warhead type High Explosive High Explosive
Scale Comparison
FIM-92 STINGER 1.52 m S-300PMU 7.50 m 1.75 m
Performance Radar Chart
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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.