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MIM-14 Nike Hercules vs S-300PMU

MIM-14 Nike Hercules vs S-300PMU at a glance — range 140 vs 150 km, speed 4,900 vs 11,185 km/h, warhead 500 vs 145 kg, launch weight 4,850 vs 1,800 kg.

Specifications
MIM-14 Nike Hercules 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 Bell MZiK
Service year 1958 1978
Number produced 25,000 units 28,000 units
Estimated unit price $3 million NA
Range 140.0 km 150.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 4.0 Mach 9.1
Weight 4,850 kg 1,800 kg
Warhead 500.0 kg 145.0 kg
Length 12.53 m 7.50 m
Diameter 800 mm 450 mm
Guidance Command guidance Active Radar Homing
Warhead type High Explosive High Explosive
Scale Comparison
MIM-14 NIKE HERCULES 12.53 m S-300PMU 7.50 m 1.75 m
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the MIM-14 Nike Hercules or S-300PMU?
The S-300PMU has a longer range at 150 km compared to the MIM-14 Nike Hercules's 140 km.
Which is faster, the MIM-14 Nike Hercules or S-300PMU?
The S-300PMU is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 9.1 compared to the MIM-14 Nike Hercules's Mach 4.0.
Which has a larger warhead, the MIM-14 Nike Hercules or S-300PMU?
The MIM-14 Nike Hercules carries a larger warhead at 500 kg compared to the S-300PMU's 145 kg.
Which is heavier, the MIM-14 Nike Hercules or S-300PMU?
The MIM-14 Nike Hercules is heavier at 4,850 kg compared to the S-300PMU's 1,800 kg.
Which is longer, the MIM-14 Nike Hercules or S-300PMU?
The MIM-14 Nike Hercules is longer at 12.53 meters compared to the S-300PMU's 7.50 meters.
What guidance systems do the MIM-14 Nike Hercules and S-300PMU use?
The MIM-14 Nike Hercules uses Command guidance guidance while the S-300PMU uses Active Radar Homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the MIM-14 Nike Hercules or S-300PMU?
The MIM-14 Nike Hercules entered service first in 1958, 20 years before the S-300PMU which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MIM-14 Nike Hercules or S-300PMU?
The S-300PMU has been produced in greater numbers with 28,000 units compared to 25,000 units of the MIM-14 Nike Hercules.