Iron Dome vs MIM-23 Hawk
The Iron Dome and the MIM-23 Hawk are both Surface-to-Air missiles. Range is 70 km for the Iron Dome vs 40 km for the MIM-23 Hawk. The Iron Dome reaches 2,717 km/h vs 2,964 km/h for the MIM-23 Hawk. The Iron Dome carries a 11 kg warhead vs 136 kg for the MIM-23 Hawk. Launch weight is 90 kg for the Iron Dome vs 626 kg for the MIM-23 Hawk. The Iron Dome uses Electro-optic sensors guidance, while the MIM-23 Hawk relies on Semi-active radar homing. The MIM-23 Hawk entered service 51 years before the Iron Dome (1960 vs 2011).
| Israeli surface-to-air missile, entered service in 2011, uses electro-optic sensors for guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| Category | Surface-to-Air |
| Type | C-RAM and Short Range Air Defence System |
| Manufacturer | Rafael Advanced Defense Systems |
| Service year | 2011 |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $0.2 million |
| American surface-to-air missile, entered service in 1960, uses semi-active radar homing for guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Surface-to-Air |
| Type | Radar-guided surface-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer | Raytheon |
| Service year | 1960 |
| Number produced | 40,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Range | 70.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 2.2 ◉ |
| Weight | 90 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 11.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 3.00 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 160 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Electro-optic sensors |
| Warhead type | Proximity fuze |
| Range | 40.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 2.4 ◉ |
| Weight | 626 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 136.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 5.12 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 356 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Semi-active radar homing |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the Iron Dome or MIM-23 Hawk?
The Iron Dome has a longer range at 70 km compared to the MIM-23 Hawk's 40 km.
Which is faster, the Iron Dome or MIM-23 Hawk?
The MIM-23 Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 2.4 compared to the Iron Dome's Mach 2.2.
Which has a larger warhead, the Iron Dome or MIM-23 Hawk?
The MIM-23 Hawk carries a larger warhead at 136 kg compared to the Iron Dome's 11 kg.
Which is heavier, the Iron Dome or MIM-23 Hawk?
The MIM-23 Hawk is heavier at 626 kg compared to the Iron Dome's 90 kg.
Which is longer, the Iron Dome or MIM-23 Hawk?
The MIM-23 Hawk is longer at 5.12 meters compared to the Iron Dome's 3.00 meters.
What guidance systems do the Iron Dome and MIM-23 Hawk use?
The Iron Dome uses Electro-optic sensors guidance while the MIM-23 Hawk uses Semi-active radar homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the Iron Dome or MIM-23 Hawk?
The MIM-23 Hawk entered service first in 1960, 51 years before the Iron Dome which entered service in 2011.