FIM-92 Stinger vs 9K331 Tor
Overview
The FIM-92 Stinger and the 9K331 Tor are both Surface-to-Air missiles.
Range is 8 km for the FIM-92 Stinger vs 12 km for the 9K331 Tor. The FIM-92 Stinger reaches 2,716 km/h vs 3,600 km/h for the 9K331 Tor. The FIM-92 Stinger carries a 3 kg warhead vs 15 kg for the 9K331 Tor. Launch weight is 15 kg for the FIM-92 Stinger vs 167 kg for the 9K331 Tor. The FIM-92 Stinger uses Infrared homing guidance, while the 9K331 Tor relies on Radio command.
Unit cost is $0.119M for the FIM-92 Stinger vs $0.81M for the 9K331 Tor. The FIM-92 Stinger entered service 5 years before the 9K331 Tor (1981 vs 1986).
| 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, entered service in 1986, utilizes radio command guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇷🇺 Russia, 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Surface-to-Air |
| Type | Radar-guided surface-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer | IEMZ Kupol |
| Service year | 1986 |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $0.8 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 | 12.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 2.9 ◉ |
| Weight | 167 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 15.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 2.90 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 235 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Radio command |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the FIM-92 Stinger or 9K331 Tor?
The 9K331 Tor has a longer range at 12 km compared to the FIM-92 Stinger's 8 km.
Which is faster, the FIM-92 Stinger or 9K331 Tor?
The 9K331 Tor is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 2.9 compared to the FIM-92 Stinger's Mach 2.2.
Which has a larger warhead, the FIM-92 Stinger or 9K331 Tor?
The 9K331 Tor carries a larger warhead at 15 kg compared to the FIM-92 Stinger's 3 kg.
Which is heavier, the FIM-92 Stinger or 9K331 Tor?
The 9K331 Tor is heavier at 167 kg compared to the FIM-92 Stinger's 15 kg.
Which is longer, the FIM-92 Stinger or 9K331 Tor?
The 9K331 Tor is longer at 2.90 meters compared to the FIM-92 Stinger's 1.52 meters.
What guidance systems do the FIM-92 Stinger and 9K331 Tor use?
The FIM-92 Stinger uses Infrared homing guidance while the 9K331 Tor uses Radio command guidance.
Which entered service first, the FIM-92 Stinger or 9K331 Tor?
The FIM-92 Stinger entered service first in 1981, 5 years before the 9K331 Tor which entered service in 1986.