MIM-23 Hawk vs S-125
The MIM-23 Hawk and the S-125 are both Surface-to-Air missiles. Range is 40 km for the MIM-23 Hawk vs 22 km for the S-125. The MIM-23 Hawk reaches 2,964 km/h vs 4,322 km/h for the S-125. The MIM-23 Hawk carries a 136 kg warhead vs 60 kg for the S-125. Launch weight is 626 kg for the MIM-23 Hawk vs 950 kg for the S-125. The MIM-23 Hawk uses Semi-active radar homing guidance, while the S-125 relies on RF CLOS. The MIM-23 Hawk entered service 1 years before the S-125 (1960 vs 1961).
| 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 1961, with a warhead weighing 60 kg. | |
| Origin | 🇷🇺 Russia, 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Surface-to-Air |
| Type | Radar-guided surface-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer | JSC Defense Systems |
| Service year | 1961 |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Range | 40.0 km â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 2.4 â—‰ |
| Weight | 626 kg â—‰ |
| Warhead | 136.0 kg â—‰ |
| Length | 5.12 m â—‰ |
| Diameter | 356 mm â—‰ |
| Guidance | Semi-active radar homing |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
| Range | 22.0 km â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 3.5 â—‰ |
| Weight | 950 kg â—‰ |
| Warhead | 60.0 kg â—‰ |
| Length | 6.70 m â—‰ |
| Diameter | 460 mm â—‰ |
| Guidance | RF CLOS |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the MIM-23 Hawk or S-125?
The MIM-23 Hawk has a longer range at 40 km compared to the S-125's 22 km.
Which is faster, the MIM-23 Hawk or S-125?
The S-125 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 3.5 compared to the MIM-23 Hawk's Mach 2.4.
Which has a larger warhead, the MIM-23 Hawk or S-125?
The MIM-23 Hawk carries a larger warhead at 136 kg compared to the S-125's 60 kg.
Which is heavier, the MIM-23 Hawk or S-125?
The S-125 is heavier at 950 kg compared to the MIM-23 Hawk's 626 kg.
Which is longer, the MIM-23 Hawk or S-125?
The S-125 is longer at 6.70 meters compared to the MIM-23 Hawk's 5.12 meters.
What guidance systems do the MIM-23 Hawk and S-125 use?
The MIM-23 Hawk uses Semi-active radar homing guidance while the S-125 uses RF CLOS guidance.
Which entered service first, the MIM-23 Hawk or S-125?
The MIM-23 Hawk entered service first in 1960, 1 years before the S-125 which entered service in 1961.