MIM-23 Hawk vs NASAMS
The MIM-23 Hawk and the NASAMS are both Surface-to-Air missiles. Range is 40 km for the MIM-23 Hawk vs 30 km for the NASAMS. The MIM-23 Hawk reaches 2,964 km/h vs 4,900 km/h for the NASAMS. The MIM-23 Hawk carries a 136 kg warhead vs 20 kg for the NASAMS. The MIM-23 Hawk uses Semi-active radar homing guidance, while the NASAMS relies on Active radar homing. The MIM-23 Hawk entered service 37 years before the NASAMS (1960 vs 1997).
| American surface-to-air missile, entered service in 1960, uses semi-active radar homing for guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Surface-to-Air |
| Type | Radar-guided surface-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer | Raytheon |
| Service year | 1960 |
| Number produced | 40,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Norwegian/American surface-to-air missile system, entered service in 1997, using active radar homing for guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇳🇴 Norway, 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Surface-to-Air |
| Type | Surface-to-air missile system |
| Manufacturer | Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace |
| Service year | 1997 |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Range | 40.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 2.4 ◉ |
| Weight | 626 kg |
| Warhead | 136.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 5.12 m |
| Diameter | 356 mm |
| Guidance | Semi-active radar homing |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
| Range | 30.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 4.0 ◉ |
| Weight | -- kg |
| Warhead | 20.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | NA |
| Diameter | -- mm |
| Guidance | Active radar homing |
| Warhead type | -- |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the MIM-23 Hawk or NASAMS?
The MIM-23 Hawk has a longer range at 40 km compared to the NASAMS's 30 km.
Which is faster, the MIM-23 Hawk or NASAMS?
The NASAMS is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 4.0 compared to the MIM-23 Hawk's Mach 2.4.
Which has a larger warhead, the MIM-23 Hawk or NASAMS?
The MIM-23 Hawk carries a larger warhead at 136 kg compared to the NASAMS's 20 kg.
Which is heavier, the MIM-23 Hawk or NASAMS?
The MIM-23 Hawk is heavier at 626 kg compared to the NASAMS's 0 kg.
Which is longer, the MIM-23 Hawk or NASAMS?
The MIM-23 Hawk is longer at 5.12 meters compared to the NASAMS's 0.00 meters.
What guidance systems do the MIM-23 Hawk and NASAMS use?
The MIM-23 Hawk uses Semi-active radar homing guidance while the NASAMS uses Active radar homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the MIM-23 Hawk or NASAMS?
The MIM-23 Hawk entered service first in 1960, 37 years before the NASAMS which entered service in 1997.