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Specifications
MIM-104 Patriot S-300PMU
Origin 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Russia🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Surface-to-Air Surface-to-Air
Type Radar-guided surface-to-air missile High altitude radar-guided surface-to-air missile
Manufacturer Raytheon MZiK
Service year 1981 1978
Number produced 10,000 units 28,000 units
Estimated unit price $7 million NA
Range 160.0 km 150.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 5.0 Mach 9.1
Weight 900 kg 1,800 kg
Warhead 90.0 kg 145.0 kg
Length 5.30 m 7.50 m
Diameter 290 mm 450 mm
Guidance Dual mode (Ir homing and active radar homing) Active Radar Homing
Warhead type High Explosive High Explosive
Scale Comparison
MIM-104 PATRIOT 5.30 m S-300PMU 7.50 m 1.75 m
Performance Radar Chart
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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.