Iron Dome vs S-300PMU
The Iron Dome and the S-300PMU are both Surface-to-Air missiles. The S-300PMU has a range of 150 km — 2.1x the Iron Dome's 70 km. The Iron Dome reaches 2,717 km/h vs 11,185 km/h for the S-300PMU. The Iron Dome carries a 11 kg warhead vs 145 kg for the S-300PMU. Launch weight is 90 kg for the Iron Dome vs 1,800 kg for the S-300PMU. The Iron Dome uses Electro-optic sensors guidance, while the S-300PMU relies on Active Radar Homing. The S-300PMU entered service 33 years before the Iron Dome (1978 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 |
| 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 | 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 | 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 Iron Dome or S-300PMU?
The S-300PMU has a longer range at 150 km compared to the Iron Dome's 70 km.
Which is faster, the Iron Dome or S-300PMU?
The S-300PMU is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 9.1 compared to the Iron Dome's Mach 2.2.
Which has a larger warhead, the Iron Dome or S-300PMU?
The S-300PMU carries a larger warhead at 145 kg compared to the Iron Dome's 11 kg.
Which is heavier, the Iron Dome or S-300PMU?
The S-300PMU is heavier at 1,800 kg compared to the Iron Dome's 90 kg.
Which is longer, the Iron Dome or S-300PMU?
The S-300PMU is longer at 7.50 meters compared to the Iron Dome's 3.00 meters.
What guidance systems do the Iron Dome and S-300PMU use?
The Iron Dome uses Electro-optic sensors guidance while the S-300PMU uses Active Radar Homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the Iron Dome or S-300PMU?
The S-300PMU entered service first in 1978, 33 years before the Iron Dome which entered service in 2011.