MIM-23 Hawk vs 9K331 Tor
Overview
The MIM-23 Hawk and the 9K331 Tor are both Surface-to-Air missiles.
The MIM-23 Hawk has a range of 40 km — 3.3x the 9K331 Tor's 12 km. The MIM-23 Hawk reaches 2,964 km/h vs 3,600 km/h for the 9K331 Tor. The MIM-23 Hawk carries a 136 kg warhead vs 15 kg for the 9K331 Tor. Launch weight is 626 kg for the MIM-23 Hawk vs 167 kg for the 9K331 Tor. The MIM-23 Hawk uses Semi-active radar homing guidance, while the 9K331 Tor relies on Radio command.
The MIM-23 Hawk entered service 26 years before the 9K331 Tor (1960 vs 1986).
| 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 1986, utilizes radio command guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇷🇺 Russia, 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Surface-to-Air |
| Type | Radar-guided surface-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer | IEMZ Kupol |
| Service year | 1986 |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $0.8 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 | 12.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 2.9 ◉ |
| Weight | 167 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 15.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 2.90 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 235 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Radio command |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the MIM-23 Hawk or 9K331 Tor?
The MIM-23 Hawk has a longer range at 40 km compared to the 9K331 Tor's 12 km.
Which is faster, the MIM-23 Hawk or 9K331 Tor?
The 9K331 Tor is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 2.9 compared to the MIM-23 Hawk's Mach 2.4.
Which has a larger warhead, the MIM-23 Hawk or 9K331 Tor?
The MIM-23 Hawk carries a larger warhead at 136 kg compared to the 9K331 Tor's 15 kg.
Which is heavier, the MIM-23 Hawk or 9K331 Tor?
The MIM-23 Hawk is heavier at 626 kg compared to the 9K331 Tor's 167 kg.
Which is longer, the MIM-23 Hawk or 9K331 Tor?
The MIM-23 Hawk is longer at 5.12 meters compared to the 9K331 Tor's 2.90 meters.
What guidance systems do the MIM-23 Hawk and 9K331 Tor use?
The MIM-23 Hawk uses Semi-active radar homing guidance while the 9K331 Tor uses Radio command guidance.
Which entered service first, the MIM-23 Hawk or 9K331 Tor?
The MIM-23 Hawk entered service first in 1960, 26 years before the 9K331 Tor which entered service in 1986.