MIM-23 Hawk vs S-300PMU
The MIM-23 Hawk and the S-300PMU are both Surface-to-Air missiles. The S-300PMU has a range of 150 km — 3.8x the MIM-23 Hawk's 40 km. The MIM-23 Hawk reaches 2,964 km/h vs 11,185 km/h for the S-300PMU. The MIM-23 Hawk carries a 136 kg warhead vs 145 kg for the S-300PMU. Launch weight is 626 kg for the MIM-23 Hawk vs 1,800 kg for the S-300PMU. The MIM-23 Hawk uses Semi-active radar homing guidance, while the S-300PMU relies on Active Radar Homing. The MIM-23 Hawk has been produced in 40,000 units vs 28,000 for the S-300PMU. The MIM-23 Hawk entered service 18 years before the S-300PMU (1960 vs 1978).
| 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, entering service in 1978, uses active radar homing for guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇷🇺 Russia, 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Surface-to-Air |
| Type | High altitude radar-guided surface-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer | MZiK |
| Service year | 1978 |
| Number produced | 28,000 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 | 150.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 9.1 ◉ |
| Weight | 1,800 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 145.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 7.50 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 450 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Active Radar Homing |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
Performance Radar Chart
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the MIM-23 Hawk or S-300PMU?
The S-300PMU has a longer range at 150 km compared to the MIM-23 Hawk's 40 km.
Which is faster, the MIM-23 Hawk or S-300PMU?
The S-300PMU is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 9.1 compared to the MIM-23 Hawk's Mach 2.4.
Which has a larger warhead, the MIM-23 Hawk or S-300PMU?
The S-300PMU carries a larger warhead at 145 kg compared to the MIM-23 Hawk's 136 kg.
Which is heavier, the MIM-23 Hawk or S-300PMU?
The S-300PMU is heavier at 1,800 kg compared to the MIM-23 Hawk's 626 kg.
Which is longer, the MIM-23 Hawk or S-300PMU?
The S-300PMU is longer at 7.50 meters compared to the MIM-23 Hawk's 5.12 meters.
What guidance systems do the MIM-23 Hawk and S-300PMU use?
The MIM-23 Hawk uses Semi-active radar homing guidance while the S-300PMU uses Active Radar Homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the MIM-23 Hawk or S-300PMU?
The MIM-23 Hawk entered service first in 1960, 18 years before the S-300PMU which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MIM-23 Hawk or S-300PMU?
The MIM-23 Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 40,000 units compared to 28,000 units of the S-300PMU.