MIM-23 Hawk vs 2K12 Kub
The MIM-23 Hawk and the 2K12 Kub are both Surface-to-Air missiles. Range is 40 km for the MIM-23 Hawk vs 24 km for the 2K12 Kub. The MIM-23 Hawk reaches 2,964 km/h vs 3,457 km/h for the 2K12 Kub. The MIM-23 Hawk carries a 136 kg warhead vs 59 kg for the 2K12 Kub. Launch weight is 626 kg for the MIM-23 Hawk vs 550 kg for the 2K12 Kub. The MIM-23 Hawk uses Semi-active radar homing guidance, while the 2K12 Kub relies on Semi-active radar homing. The MIM-23 Hawk has been produced in 40,000 units vs 10,000 for the 2K12 Kub. The MIM-23 Hawk entered service 7 years before the 2K12 Kub (1960 vs 1967).
| 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 1967, utilizing semi-active radar homing for guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇷🇺 Russia, 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Surface-to-Air |
| Type | Radar-guided surface-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer | Russian State Industry |
| Service year | 1967 |
| Number produced | 10,000 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 | 24.0 km â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 2.8 â—‰ |
| Weight | 550 kg â—‰ |
| Warhead | 59.0 kg â—‰ |
| Length | 6.20 m â—‰ |
| Diameter | 335 mm â—‰ |
| Guidance | Semi-active radar homing |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the MIM-23 Hawk or 2K12 Kub?
The MIM-23 Hawk has a longer range at 40 km compared to the 2K12 Kub's 24 km.
Which is faster, the MIM-23 Hawk or 2K12 Kub?
The 2K12 Kub is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 2.8 compared to the MIM-23 Hawk's Mach 2.4.
Which has a larger warhead, the MIM-23 Hawk or 2K12 Kub?
The MIM-23 Hawk carries a larger warhead at 136 kg compared to the 2K12 Kub's 59 kg.
Which is heavier, the MIM-23 Hawk or 2K12 Kub?
The MIM-23 Hawk is heavier at 626 kg compared to the 2K12 Kub's 550 kg.
Which is longer, the MIM-23 Hawk or 2K12 Kub?
The 2K12 Kub is longer at 6.20 meters compared to the MIM-23 Hawk's 5.12 meters.
What guidance systems do the MIM-23 Hawk and 2K12 Kub use?
The MIM-23 Hawk uses Semi-active radar homing guidance while the 2K12 Kub uses Semi-active radar homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the MIM-23 Hawk or 2K12 Kub?
The MIM-23 Hawk entered service first in 1960, 7 years before the 2K12 Kub which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MIM-23 Hawk or 2K12 Kub?
The MIM-23 Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 40,000 units compared to 10,000 units of the 2K12 Kub.