MIM-23 Hawk vs 9K33 Osa
The MIM-23 Hawk and the 9K33 Osa are both Surface-to-Air missiles. The MIM-23 Hawk has a range of 40 km — 2.7x the 9K33 Osa's 15 km. The MIM-23 Hawk reaches 2,964 km/h vs 3,672 km/h for the 9K33 Osa. The MIM-23 Hawk carries a 136 kg warhead vs 40 kg for the 9K33 Osa. Launch weight is 626 kg for the MIM-23 Hawk vs 170 kg for the 9K33 Osa. The MIM-23 Hawk uses Semi-active radar homing guidance, while the 9K33 Osa relies on RF CLOS. The MIM-23 Hawk has been produced in 40,000 units vs 1,200 for the 9K33 Osa. The MIM-23 Hawk entered service 11 years before the 9K33 Osa (1960 vs 1971).
| 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 1971, utilizes radar guidance to engage targets. | |
| Origin | 🇷🇺 Russia, 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Surface-to-Air |
| Type | Radar-guided surface-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer | Znamya Truda Plant |
| Service year | 1971 |
| Number produced | 1,200 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 | 15.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 3.0 ◉ |
| Weight | 170 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 40.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 3.20 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 210 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | RF CLOS |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the MIM-23 Hawk or 9K33 Osa?
The MIM-23 Hawk has a longer range at 40 km compared to the 9K33 Osa's 15 km.
Which is faster, the MIM-23 Hawk or 9K33 Osa?
The 9K33 Osa is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 3.0 compared to the MIM-23 Hawk's Mach 2.4.
Which has a larger warhead, the MIM-23 Hawk or 9K33 Osa?
The MIM-23 Hawk carries a larger warhead at 136 kg compared to the 9K33 Osa's 40 kg.
Which is heavier, the MIM-23 Hawk or 9K33 Osa?
The MIM-23 Hawk is heavier at 626 kg compared to the 9K33 Osa's 170 kg.
Which is longer, the MIM-23 Hawk or 9K33 Osa?
The MIM-23 Hawk is longer at 5.12 meters compared to the 9K33 Osa's 3.20 meters.
What guidance systems do the MIM-23 Hawk and 9K33 Osa use?
The MIM-23 Hawk uses Semi-active radar homing guidance while the 9K33 Osa uses RF CLOS guidance.
Which entered service first, the MIM-23 Hawk or 9K33 Osa?
The MIM-23 Hawk entered service first in 1960, 11 years before the 9K33 Osa which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MIM-23 Hawk or 9K33 Osa?
The MIM-23 Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 40,000 units compared to 1,200 units of the 9K33 Osa.