MIM-23 Hawk vs V-75
The MIM-23 Hawk and the V-75 are both Surface-to-Air missiles. Range is 40 km for the MIM-23 Hawk vs 45 km for the V-75. The MIM-23 Hawk reaches 2,964 km/h vs 4,100 km/h for the V-75. The MIM-23 Hawk carries a 136 kg warhead vs 200 kg for the V-75. Launch weight is 626 kg for the MIM-23 Hawk vs 2,300 kg for the V-75. The MIM-23 Hawk uses Semi-active radar homing guidance, while the V-75 relies on Radio control command guidance. The MIM-23 Hawk has been produced in 40,000 units vs 4,600 for the V-75. The V-75 entered service 3 years before the MIM-23 Hawk (1957 vs 1960).
| 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 |
| Soviet surface-to-air missile, entered service in 1957, utilizes radio control command guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇨🇳 China, 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Surface-to-Air |
| Type | Radar-guided surface-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer | MKB Fakel |
| Service year | 1957 |
| Number produced | 4,600 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 | 45.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 3.3 ◉ |
| Weight | 2,300 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 200.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 10.60 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 700 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Radio control command guidance |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the MIM-23 Hawk or V-75?
The V-75 has a longer range at 45 km compared to the MIM-23 Hawk's 40 km.
Which is faster, the MIM-23 Hawk or V-75?
The V-75 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 3.3 compared to the MIM-23 Hawk's Mach 2.4.
Which has a larger warhead, the MIM-23 Hawk or V-75?
The V-75 carries a larger warhead at 200 kg compared to the MIM-23 Hawk's 136 kg.
Which is heavier, the MIM-23 Hawk or V-75?
The V-75 is heavier at 2,300 kg compared to the MIM-23 Hawk's 626 kg.
Which is longer, the MIM-23 Hawk or V-75?
The V-75 is longer at 10.60 meters compared to the MIM-23 Hawk's 5.12 meters.
What guidance systems do the MIM-23 Hawk and V-75 use?
The MIM-23 Hawk uses Semi-active radar homing guidance while the V-75 uses Radio control command guidance guidance.
Which entered service first, the MIM-23 Hawk or V-75?
The V-75 entered service first in 1957, 3 years before the MIM-23 Hawk which entered service in 1960.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MIM-23 Hawk or V-75?
The MIM-23 Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 40,000 units compared to 4,600 units of the V-75.