Iron Dome vs 9K37
The Iron Dome and the 9K37 are both Surface-to-Air missiles. The Iron Dome has a range of 70 km — 2.3x the 9K37's 30 km. The Iron Dome reaches 2,717 km/h vs 5,600 km/h for the 9K37. The Iron Dome carries a 11 kg warhead vs 62 kg for the 9K37. Launch weight is 90 kg for the Iron Dome vs 581 kg for the 9K37. The Iron Dome uses Electro-optic sensors guidance, while the 9K37 relies on Active radar homing. The Iron Dome entered service 5 years before the 9K37 (2011 vs 2016).
| 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, entered service in 2016, guided by active radar homing. | |
| Origin | 🇷🇺 Russia, 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Surface-to-Air |
| Type | Radar-guided surface-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer | Almaz-Antey |
| Service year | 2016 |
| Number produced | -- 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 | 30.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 4.6 ◉ |
| Weight | 581 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 62.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 5.70 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 130 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Active radar homing |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the Iron Dome or 9K37?
The Iron Dome has a longer range at 70 km compared to the 9K37's 30 km.
Which is faster, the Iron Dome or 9K37?
The 9K37 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 4.6 compared to the Iron Dome's Mach 2.2.
Which has a larger warhead, the Iron Dome or 9K37?
The 9K37 carries a larger warhead at 62 kg compared to the Iron Dome's 11 kg.
Which is heavier, the Iron Dome or 9K37?
The 9K37 is heavier at 581 kg compared to the Iron Dome's 90 kg.
Which is longer, the Iron Dome or 9K37?
The 9K37 is longer at 5.70 meters compared to the Iron Dome's 3.00 meters.
What guidance systems do the Iron Dome and 9K37 use?
The Iron Dome uses Electro-optic sensors guidance while the 9K37 uses Active radar homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the Iron Dome or 9K37?
The Iron Dome entered service first in 2011, 5 years before the 9K37 which entered service in 2016.