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MIM-23 Hawk vs RIM-66 Standard

MIM-23 Hawk vs RIM-66 Standard at a glance — range 40 vs 74 km, speed 2,964 vs 4,290 km/h, warhead 136 vs 62 kg, launch weight 626 vs 608 kg.

Specifications
MIM-23 Hawk RIM-66 Standard
Origin 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Surface-to-Air Surface-to-Air
Type Radar-guided surface-to-air missile Radar-guided surface-to-air missile
Manufacturer Raytheon Raytheon / Hughes
Service year 1960 1967
Number produced 40,000 units 5,000 units
Estimated unit price NA $2.4 million
Range 40.0 km 74.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 2.4 Mach 3.5
Weight 626 kg 608 kg
Warhead 136.0 kg 62.0 kg
Length 5.12 m 4.72 m
Diameter 356 mm 343 mm
Guidance Semi-active radar homing Active terminal guidance
Warhead type High Explosive High Explosive
Scale Comparison
MIM-23 HAWK 5.12 m RIM-66 STANDARD 4.72 m 1.75 m
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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.