MIM-23 Hawk vs Pantsir-S1
Overview
The MIM-23 Hawk and the Pantsir-S1 are both Surface-to-Air missiles.
The MIM-23 Hawk has a range of 40 km — 2.0x the Pantsir-S1's 20 km. The MIM-23 Hawk reaches 2,964 km/h vs 6,120 km/h for the Pantsir-S1. The MIM-23 Hawk carries a 136 kg warhead vs 25 kg for the Pantsir-S1. Launch weight is 626 kg for the MIM-23 Hawk vs 94 kg for the Pantsir-S1. The MIM-23 Hawk uses Semi-active radar homing guidance, while the Pantsir-S1 relies on Radio/optical command guidance.
The MIM-23 Hawk has been produced in 40,000 units vs 200 for the Pantsir-S1. The MIM-23 Hawk entered service 52 years before the Pantsir-S1 (1960 vs 2012).
| 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 |
| Russian surface-to-air missile, entered service in 2012, uses radio/optical command guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Surface-to-Air |
| Type | Surface-to-air Missile |
| Manufacturer | Ulyanovsk Mechanical Plant |
| Service year | 2012 |
| Number produced | 200 units |
| Estimated unit price | $14.7 million |
| 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 | 20.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 5.0 ◉ |
| Weight | 94 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 25.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 3.16 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 90 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Radio/optical command guidance |
| Warhead type | Multiple continuous rod fragmentation |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the MIM-23 Hawk or Pantsir-S1?
The MIM-23 Hawk has a longer range at 40 km compared to the Pantsir-S1's 20 km.
Which is faster, the MIM-23 Hawk or Pantsir-S1?
The Pantsir-S1 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 5.0 compared to the MIM-23 Hawk's Mach 2.4.
Which has a larger warhead, the MIM-23 Hawk or Pantsir-S1?
The MIM-23 Hawk carries a larger warhead at 136 kg compared to the Pantsir-S1's 25 kg.
Which is heavier, the MIM-23 Hawk or Pantsir-S1?
The MIM-23 Hawk is heavier at 626 kg compared to the Pantsir-S1's 94 kg.
Which is longer, the MIM-23 Hawk or Pantsir-S1?
The MIM-23 Hawk is longer at 5.12 meters compared to the Pantsir-S1's 3.16 meters.
What guidance systems do the MIM-23 Hawk and Pantsir-S1 use?
The MIM-23 Hawk uses Semi-active radar homing guidance while the Pantsir-S1 uses Radio/optical command guidance guidance.
Which entered service first, the MIM-23 Hawk or Pantsir-S1?
The MIM-23 Hawk entered service first in 1960, 52 years before the Pantsir-S1 which entered service in 2012.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MIM-23 Hawk or Pantsir-S1?
The MIM-23 Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 40,000 units compared to 200 units of the Pantsir-S1.