MIM-23 Hawk vs S-300PMU
MIM-23 Hawk vs S-300PMU at a glance — range 40 vs 150 km, speed 2,964 vs 11,185 km/h, warhead 136 vs 145 kg, launch weight 626 vs 1,800 kg.
Specifications
|
MIM-23 Hawk |
S-300PMU |
| Origin |
🇺🇸 United States |
🇷🇺 Russia🇷🇺 Ex-USSR |
| Category |
Surface-to-Air |
Surface-to-Air |
| Type |
Radar-guided surface-to-air missile |
High altitude radar-guided surface-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer |
Raytheon |
MZiK |
| Service year |
1960 |
1978 |
| Number produced |
40,000 units |
28,000 units |
| Estimated unit price |
NA |
NA |
| Range |
40.0 km |
150.0 km |
| Maximum speed |
Mach 2.4 |
Mach 9.1 |
| Weight |
626 kg |
1,800 kg |
| Warhead |
136.0 kg |
145.0 kg |
| Length |
5.12 m |
7.50 m |
| Diameter |
356 mm |
450 mm |
| Guidance |
Semi-active radar homing |
Active Radar Homing |
| Warhead type |
High Explosive |
High Explosive |
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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.