FIM-92 Stinger vs 9K33 Osa
The FIM-92 Stinger and the 9K33 Osa are both Surface-to-Air missiles. Range is 8 km for the FIM-92 Stinger vs 15 km for the 9K33 Osa. The FIM-92 Stinger reaches 2,716 km/h vs 3,672 km/h for the 9K33 Osa. The FIM-92 Stinger carries a 3 kg warhead vs 40 kg for the 9K33 Osa. Launch weight is 15 kg for the FIM-92 Stinger vs 170 kg for the 9K33 Osa. The FIM-92 Stinger uses Infrared homing guidance, while the 9K33 Osa relies on RF CLOS. The FIM-92 Stinger has been produced in 70,000 units vs 1,200 for the 9K33 Osa. The 9K33 Osa entered service 10 years before the FIM-92 Stinger (1971 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 |
| Soviet surface-to-air missile, entered service in 1971, utilizes radar guidance to engage targets. | |
| Origin | 🇷🇺 Russia, 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Surface-to-Air |
| Type | Radar-guided surface-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer | Znamya Truda Plant |
| Service year | 1971 |
| Number produced | 1,200 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 | 15.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 3.0 ◉ |
| Weight | 170 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 40.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 3.20 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 210 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | RF CLOS |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the FIM-92 Stinger or 9K33 Osa?
The 9K33 Osa has a longer range at 15 km compared to the FIM-92 Stinger's 8 km.
Which is faster, the FIM-92 Stinger or 9K33 Osa?
The 9K33 Osa is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 3.0 compared to the FIM-92 Stinger's Mach 2.2.
Which has a larger warhead, the FIM-92 Stinger or 9K33 Osa?
The 9K33 Osa carries a larger warhead at 40 kg compared to the FIM-92 Stinger's 3 kg.
Which is heavier, the FIM-92 Stinger or 9K33 Osa?
The 9K33 Osa is heavier at 170 kg compared to the FIM-92 Stinger's 15 kg.
Which is longer, the FIM-92 Stinger or 9K33 Osa?
The 9K33 Osa is longer at 3.20 meters compared to the FIM-92 Stinger's 1.52 meters.
What guidance systems do the FIM-92 Stinger and 9K33 Osa use?
The FIM-92 Stinger uses Infrared homing guidance while the 9K33 Osa uses RF CLOS guidance.
Which entered service first, the FIM-92 Stinger or 9K33 Osa?
The 9K33 Osa entered service first in 1971, 10 years before the FIM-92 Stinger which entered service in 1981.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the FIM-92 Stinger or 9K33 Osa?
The FIM-92 Stinger has been produced in greater numbers with 70,000 units compared to 1,200 units of the 9K33 Osa.