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MIM-104 Patriot vs 2K12 Kub

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Specifications
MIM-104 Patriot 2K12 Kub
Origin 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Russia🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Surface-to-Air Surface-to-Air
Type Radar-guided surface-to-air missile Radar-guided surface-to-air missile
Manufacturer Raytheon Russian State Industry
Service year 1981 1967
Number produced 10,000 units 10,000 units
Estimated unit price $7 million NA
Range 160.0 km 24.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 5.0 Mach 2.8
Weight 900 kg 550 kg
Warhead 90.0 kg 59.0 kg
Length 5.30 m 6.20 m
Diameter 290 mm 335 mm
Guidance Dual mode (Ir homing and active radar homing) Semi-active radar homing
Warhead type High Explosive High Explosive
Scale Comparison
MIM-104 PATRIOT 5.30 m 2K12 KUB 6.20 m 1.75 m
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Overview

The MIM-104 Patriot and the 2K12 Kub are both Surface-to-Air missiles.

The MIM-104 Patriot has a range of 160 km — 6.7x the 2K12 Kub's 24 km. The MIM-104 Patriot reaches 6,170 km/h vs 3,457 km/h for the 2K12 Kub. The MIM-104 Patriot carries a 90 kg warhead vs 59 kg for the 2K12 Kub. Launch weight is 900 kg for the MIM-104 Patriot vs 550 kg for the 2K12 Kub. The MIM-104 Patriot uses Dual mode (Ir homing and active radar homing) guidance, while the 2K12 Kub relies on Semi-active radar homing.

The MIM-104 Patriot has been produced in 10,000 units vs 10,000 for the 2K12 Kub. The 2K12 Kub entered service 14 years before the MIM-104 Patriot (1967 vs 1981).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the MIM-104 Patriot or 2K12 Kub?
The MIM-104 Patriot has a longer range at 160 km compared to the 2K12 Kub's 24 km.
Which is faster, the MIM-104 Patriot or 2K12 Kub?
The MIM-104 Patriot is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 5.0 compared to the 2K12 Kub's Mach 2.8.
Which has a larger warhead, the MIM-104 Patriot or 2K12 Kub?
The MIM-104 Patriot carries a larger warhead at 90 kg compared to the 2K12 Kub's 59 kg.
Which is heavier, the MIM-104 Patriot or 2K12 Kub?
The MIM-104 Patriot is heavier at 900 kg compared to the 2K12 Kub's 550 kg.
Which is longer, the MIM-104 Patriot or 2K12 Kub?
The 2K12 Kub is longer at 6.20 meters compared to the MIM-104 Patriot's 5.30 meters.
What guidance systems do the MIM-104 Patriot and 2K12 Kub use?
The MIM-104 Patriot uses Dual mode (Ir homing and active radar homing) guidance while the 2K12 Kub uses Semi-active radar homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the MIM-104 Patriot or 2K12 Kub?
The 2K12 Kub entered service first in 1967, 14 years before the MIM-104 Patriot which entered service in 1981.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MIM-104 Patriot or 2K12 Kub?
Both the MIM-104 Patriot and 2K12 Kub have been produced in equal numbers with 10,000 units each.