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MIM-23 Hawk vs 2K12 Kub

MIM-23 Hawk vs 2K12 Kub at a glance — range 40 vs 24 km, speed 2,964 vs 3,457 km/h, warhead 136 vs 59 kg, launch weight 626 vs 550 kg.

Specifications
MIM-23 Hawk 2K12 Kub
Origin 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Russia🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Surface-to-Air Surface-to-Air
Type Radar-guided surface-to-air missile Radar-guided surface-to-air missile
Manufacturer Raytheon Russian State Industry
Service year 1960 1967
Number produced 40,000 units 10,000 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Range 40.0 km 24.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 2.4 Mach 2.8
Weight 626 kg 550 kg
Warhead 136.0 kg 59.0 kg
Length 5.12 m 6.20 m
Diameter 356 mm 335 mm
Guidance Semi-active radar homing Semi-active radar homing
Warhead type High Explosive High Explosive
Scale Comparison
MIM-23 HAWK 5.12 m 2K12 KUB 6.20 m 1.75 m
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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.