MIM-23 Hawk vs S-400 Triumf
The MIM-23 Hawk and the S-400 Triumf are both Surface-to-Air missiles. The S-400 Triumf has a range of 400 km — 10:1 the MIM-23 Hawk's 40 km. The MIM-23 Hawk reaches 2,964 km/h vs 17,280 km/h for the S-400 Triumf. The MIM-23 Hawk carries a 136 kg warhead vs 180 kg for the S-400 Triumf. Launch weight is 626 kg for the MIM-23 Hawk vs 1,893 kg for the S-400 Triumf. The MIM-23 Hawk uses Semi-active radar homing guidance, while the S-400 Triumf relies on Semi-active radar homing or active radar homing. The MIM-23 Hawk entered service 47 years before the S-400 Triumf (1960 vs 2007).
| 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 2007, designed to engage aircraft and ballistic missiles. | |
| Origin | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Surface-to-Air |
| Type | Surface-to-Air / Anti-Ballistic Missile |
| Manufacturer | Fakel Machine-Building Design Bureau |
| Service year | 2007 |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $1250 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 | 400.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 14.1 ◉ |
| Weight | 1,893 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 180.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | NA |
| Diameter | -- mm |
| Guidance | Semi-active radar homing or active radar homing |
| Warhead type | Directed explosion |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the MIM-23 Hawk or S-400 Triumf?
The S-400 Triumf has a longer range at 400 km compared to the MIM-23 Hawk's 40 km.
Which is faster, the MIM-23 Hawk or S-400 Triumf?
The S-400 Triumf is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 14.1 compared to the MIM-23 Hawk's Mach 2.4.
Which has a larger warhead, the MIM-23 Hawk or S-400 Triumf?
The S-400 Triumf carries a larger warhead at 180 kg compared to the MIM-23 Hawk's 136 kg.
Which is heavier, the MIM-23 Hawk or S-400 Triumf?
The S-400 Triumf is heavier at 1,893 kg compared to the MIM-23 Hawk's 626 kg.
Which is longer, the MIM-23 Hawk or S-400 Triumf?
The MIM-23 Hawk is longer at 5.12 meters compared to the S-400 Triumf's 0.00 meters.
What guidance systems do the MIM-23 Hawk and S-400 Triumf use?
The MIM-23 Hawk uses Semi-active radar homing guidance while the S-400 Triumf uses Semi-active radar homing or active radar homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the MIM-23 Hawk or S-400 Triumf?
The MIM-23 Hawk entered service first in 1960, 47 years before the S-400 Triumf which entered service in 2007.