IRIS-T SLM vs SLAMRAAM
The IRIS-T SLM and the SLAMRAAM are both Surface-to-Air missiles. Range is 40 km for the IRIS-T SLM vs 25 km for the SLAMRAAM. The IRIS-T SLM reaches 3,600 km/h vs 4,939 km/h for the SLAMRAAM. The IRIS-T SLM carries a 11 kg warhead vs 20 kg for the SLAMRAAM. Launch weight is 130 kg for the IRIS-T SLM vs 150 kg for the SLAMRAAM. The IRIS-T SLM uses Combined radar and infrared guidance guidance, while the SLAMRAAM relies on Inertial guidance with active radar homing. Unit cost is $0.63M for the IRIS-T SLM vs $623M for the SLAMRAAM. The SLAMRAAM entered service 12 years before the IRIS-T SLM (2008 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 |
| American surface-to-air missile, entered service in 2008, using active radar homing for guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Surface-to-Air |
| Type | Radar-guided surface-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer | Raytheon / Hughes |
| Service year | 2008 |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $623 million |
| 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 | 25.0 km â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 4.0 â—‰ |
| Weight | 150 kg â—‰ |
| Warhead | 20.0 kg â—‰ |
| Length | 3.66 m â—‰ |
| Diameter | 177 mm â—‰ |
| Guidance | Inertial guidance with active radar homing |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the IRIS-T SLM or SLAMRAAM?
The IRIS-T SLM has a longer range at 40 km compared to the SLAMRAAM's 25 km.
Which is faster, the IRIS-T SLM or SLAMRAAM?
The SLAMRAAM is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 4.0 compared to the IRIS-T SLM's Mach 2.9.
Which has a larger warhead, the IRIS-T SLM or SLAMRAAM?
The SLAMRAAM carries a larger warhead at 20 kg compared to the IRIS-T SLM's 11 kg.
Which is heavier, the IRIS-T SLM or SLAMRAAM?
The SLAMRAAM is heavier at 150 kg compared to the IRIS-T SLM's 130 kg.
Which is longer, the IRIS-T SLM or SLAMRAAM?
The SLAMRAAM is longer at 3.66 meters compared to the IRIS-T SLM's 3.45 meters.
What guidance systems do the IRIS-T SLM and SLAMRAAM use?
The IRIS-T SLM uses Combined radar and infrared guidance guidance while the SLAMRAAM uses Inertial guidance with active radar homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the IRIS-T SLM or SLAMRAAM?
The SLAMRAAM entered service first in 2008, 12 years before the IRIS-T SLM which entered service in 2020.