MIM-104 Patriot vs S-300PMU
| American surface-to-air missile, entered service in 1981, uses dual-mode guidance to intercept targets at Mach 5. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Surface-to-Air |
| Type | Radar-guided surface-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer | Raytheon |
| Service year | 1981 |
| Number produced | 10,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $7 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 | 160.0 km â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 5.0 â—‰ |
| Weight | 900 kg â—‰ |
| Warhead | 90.0 kg â—‰ |
| Length | 5.30 m â—‰ |
| Diameter | 290 mm â—‰ |
| Guidance | Dual mode (Ir homing and active radar homing) |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
| Range | 150.0 km â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 9.1 â—‰ |
| Weight | 1,800 kg â—‰ |
| Warhead | 145.0 kg â—‰ |
| Length | 7.50 m â—‰ |
| Diameter | 450 mm â—‰ |
| Guidance | Active Radar Homing |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the MIM-104 Patriot or S-300PMU?
The MIM-104 Patriot has a longer range at 160 km compared to the S-300PMU's 150 km.
Which is faster, the MIM-104 Patriot or S-300PMU?
The S-300PMU is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 9.1 compared to the MIM-104 Patriot's Mach 5.0.
Which has a larger warhead, the MIM-104 Patriot or S-300PMU?
The S-300PMU carries a larger warhead at 145 kg compared to the MIM-104 Patriot's 90 kg.
Which is heavier, the MIM-104 Patriot or S-300PMU?
The S-300PMU is heavier at 1,800 kg compared to the MIM-104 Patriot's 900 kg.
Which is longer, the MIM-104 Patriot or S-300PMU?
The S-300PMU is longer at 7.50 meters compared to the MIM-104 Patriot's 5.30 meters.
What guidance systems do the MIM-104 Patriot and S-300PMU use?
The MIM-104 Patriot uses Dual mode (Ir homing and active radar homing) guidance while the S-300PMU uses Active Radar Homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the MIM-104 Patriot or S-300PMU?
The S-300PMU entered service first in 1978, 3 years before the MIM-104 Patriot which entered service in 1981.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MIM-104 Patriot or S-300PMU?
The S-300PMU has been produced in greater numbers with 28,000 units compared to 10,000 units of the MIM-104 Patriot.