MIM-23 Hawk vs RIM-66 Standard
The MIM-23 Hawk and the RIM-66 Standard are both Surface-to-Air missiles. Range is 40 km for the MIM-23 Hawk vs 74 km for the RIM-66 Standard. The MIM-23 Hawk reaches 2,964 km/h vs 4,290 km/h for the RIM-66 Standard. The MIM-23 Hawk carries a 136 kg warhead vs 62 kg for the RIM-66 Standard. Launch weight is 626 kg for the MIM-23 Hawk vs 608 kg for the RIM-66 Standard. The MIM-23 Hawk uses Semi-active radar homing guidance, while the RIM-66 Standard relies on Active terminal guidance. The MIM-23 Hawk has been produced in 40,000 units vs 5,000 for the RIM-66 Standard. The MIM-23 Hawk entered service 7 years before the RIM-66 Standard (1960 vs 1967).
| 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 |
| American surface-to-air missile, entered service in 1967, manufactured by Raytheon and Hughes. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Surface-to-Air |
| Type | Radar-guided surface-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer | Raytheon / Hughes |
| Service year | 1967 |
| Number produced | 5,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $2.4 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 | 74.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 3.5 ◉ |
| Weight | 608 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 62.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 4.72 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 343 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Active terminal guidance |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the MIM-23 Hawk or RIM-66 Standard?
The RIM-66 Standard has a longer range at 74 km compared to the MIM-23 Hawk's 40 km.
Which is faster, the MIM-23 Hawk or RIM-66 Standard?
The RIM-66 Standard is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 3.5 compared to the MIM-23 Hawk's Mach 2.4.
Which has a larger warhead, the MIM-23 Hawk or RIM-66 Standard?
The MIM-23 Hawk carries a larger warhead at 136 kg compared to the RIM-66 Standard's 62 kg.
Which is heavier, the MIM-23 Hawk or RIM-66 Standard?
The MIM-23 Hawk is heavier at 626 kg compared to the RIM-66 Standard's 608 kg.
Which is longer, the MIM-23 Hawk or RIM-66 Standard?
The MIM-23 Hawk is longer at 5.12 meters compared to the RIM-66 Standard's 4.72 meters.
What guidance systems do the MIM-23 Hawk and RIM-66 Standard use?
The MIM-23 Hawk uses Semi-active radar homing guidance while the RIM-66 Standard uses Active terminal guidance guidance.
Which entered service first, the MIM-23 Hawk or RIM-66 Standard?
The MIM-23 Hawk entered service first in 1960, 7 years before the RIM-66 Standard which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MIM-23 Hawk or RIM-66 Standard?
The MIM-23 Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 40,000 units compared to 5,000 units of the RIM-66 Standard.