MIM-23 Hawk vs Roland
The MIM-23 Hawk and the Roland are both Surface-to-Air missiles. The MIM-23 Hawk has a range of 40 km — 6.7x the Roland's 6 km. The MIM-23 Hawk reaches 2,964 km/h vs 1,960 km/h for the Roland. The MIM-23 Hawk carries a 136 kg warhead vs 9 kg for the Roland. Launch weight is 626 kg for the MIM-23 Hawk vs 63 kg for the Roland. The MIM-23 Hawk uses Semi-active radar homing guidance, while the Roland relies on Optical or tracking radar. The MIM-23 Hawk has been produced in 40,000 units vs 600 for the Roland. The MIM-23 Hawk entered service 17 years before the Roland (1960 vs 1977).
| 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 |
| Franco-German surface-to-air missile, entering service in 1977, uses optical or radar guidance to reach targets. | |
| Origin | 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Surface-to-Air |
| Type | Radar-guided surface-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer | Aérospatiale / MBB |
| Service year | 1977 |
| Number produced | 600 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 | 6.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 1.6 ◉ |
| Weight | 63 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 9.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 2.40 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 160 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Optical or tracking radar |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the MIM-23 Hawk or Roland?
The MIM-23 Hawk has a longer range at 40 km compared to the Roland's 6 km.
Which is faster, the MIM-23 Hawk or Roland?
The MIM-23 Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 2.4 compared to the Roland's Mach 1.6.
Which has a larger warhead, the MIM-23 Hawk or Roland?
The MIM-23 Hawk carries a larger warhead at 136 kg compared to the Roland's 9 kg.
Which is heavier, the MIM-23 Hawk or Roland?
The MIM-23 Hawk is heavier at 626 kg compared to the Roland's 63 kg.
Which is longer, the MIM-23 Hawk or Roland?
The MIM-23 Hawk is longer at 5.12 meters compared to the Roland's 2.40 meters.
What guidance systems do the MIM-23 Hawk and Roland use?
The MIM-23 Hawk uses Semi-active radar homing guidance while the Roland uses Optical or tracking radar guidance.
Which entered service first, the MIM-23 Hawk or Roland?
The MIM-23 Hawk entered service first in 1960, 17 years before the Roland which entered service in 1977.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MIM-23 Hawk or Roland?
The MIM-23 Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 40,000 units compared to 600 units of the Roland.