IRIS-T SLM vs KS-1
The IRIS-T SLM and the KS-1 are both Surface-to-Air missiles. Range is 40 km for the IRIS-T SLM vs 40 km for the KS-1. The IRIS-T SLM reaches 3,600 km/h vs 4,320 km/h for the KS-1. The IRIS-T SLM carries a 11 kg warhead vs 100 kg for the KS-1. Launch weight is 130 kg for the IRIS-T SLM vs 900 kg for the KS-1. The IRIS-T SLM uses Combined radar and infrared guidance guidance, while the KS-1 relies on Semi-active radar homing / radio-command guidance. The KS-1 entered service 13 years before the IRIS-T SLM (2007 vs 2020).
| German surface-to-air missile, entered service in 2020, uses combined radar and infrared guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| Category | Surface-to-Air |
| Type | Surface-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer | Diehl Defence |
| Service year | 2020 |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $0.6 million |
| Chinese surface-to-air missile, entered service in 2007, with a range of 25 km. | |
| Origin | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Surface-to-Air |
| Type | Radar-guided surface-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer | China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation |
| Service year | 2007 |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Range | 40.0 km â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 2.9 â—‰ |
| Weight | 130 kg â—‰ |
| Warhead | 11.0 kg â—‰ |
| Length | 3.45 m â—‰ |
| Diameter | 152 mm â—‰ |
| Guidance | Combined radar and infrared guidance |
| Warhead type | Dual-layer HE/fragmentation |
| Range | 40.0 km â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 3.5 â—‰ |
| Weight | 900 kg â—‰ |
| Warhead | 100.0 kg â—‰ |
| Length | 5.60 m â—‰ |
| Diameter | 400 mm â—‰ |
| Guidance | Semi-active radar homing / radio-command guidance |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the IRIS-T SLM or KS-1?
Both the IRIS-T SLM and KS-1 have the same range of 40 km.
Which is faster, the IRIS-T SLM or KS-1?
The KS-1 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 3.5 compared to the IRIS-T SLM's Mach 2.9.
Which has a larger warhead, the IRIS-T SLM or KS-1?
The KS-1 carries a larger warhead at 100 kg compared to the IRIS-T SLM's 11 kg.
Which is heavier, the IRIS-T SLM or KS-1?
The KS-1 is heavier at 900 kg compared to the IRIS-T SLM's 130 kg.
Which is longer, the IRIS-T SLM or KS-1?
The KS-1 is longer at 5.60 meters compared to the IRIS-T SLM's 3.45 meters.
What guidance systems do the IRIS-T SLM and KS-1 use?
The IRIS-T SLM uses Combined radar and infrared guidance guidance while the KS-1 uses Semi-active radar homing / radio-command guidance guidance.
Which entered service first, the IRIS-T SLM or KS-1?
The KS-1 entered service first in 2007, 13 years before the IRIS-T SLM which entered service in 2020.