IRIS-T SLM vs S-300PMU
The IRIS-T SLM and the S-300PMU are both Surface-to-Air missiles. The S-300PMU has a range of 150 km — 3.8x the IRIS-T SLM's 40 km. The IRIS-T SLM reaches 3,600 km/h vs 11,185 km/h for the S-300PMU. The IRIS-T SLM carries a 11 kg warhead vs 145 kg for the S-300PMU. Launch weight is 130 kg for the IRIS-T SLM vs 1,800 kg for the S-300PMU. The IRIS-T SLM uses Combined radar and infrared guidance guidance, while the S-300PMU relies on Active Radar Homing. The S-300PMU entered service 42 years before the IRIS-T SLM (1978 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 |
| 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 | 40.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 2.9 ◉ |
| Weight | 130 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 11.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 3.45 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 152 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Combined radar and infrared guidance |
| Warhead type | Dual-layer HE/fragmentation |
| 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 IRIS-T SLM or S-300PMU?
The S-300PMU has a longer range at 150 km compared to the IRIS-T SLM's 40 km.
Which is faster, the IRIS-T SLM or S-300PMU?
The S-300PMU is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 9.1 compared to the IRIS-T SLM's Mach 2.9.
Which has a larger warhead, the IRIS-T SLM or S-300PMU?
The S-300PMU carries a larger warhead at 145 kg compared to the IRIS-T SLM's 11 kg.
Which is heavier, the IRIS-T SLM or S-300PMU?
The S-300PMU is heavier at 1,800 kg compared to the IRIS-T SLM's 130 kg.
Which is longer, the IRIS-T SLM or S-300PMU?
The S-300PMU is longer at 7.50 meters compared to the IRIS-T SLM's 3.45 meters.
What guidance systems do the IRIS-T SLM and S-300PMU use?
The IRIS-T SLM uses Combined radar and infrared guidance guidance while the S-300PMU uses Active Radar Homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the IRIS-T SLM or S-300PMU?
The S-300PMU entered service first in 1978, 42 years before the IRIS-T SLM which entered service in 2020.