MIM-23 Hawk vs M-11 Shtorm
Overview
The MIM-23 Hawk and the M-11 Shtorm are both Surface-to-Air missiles.
Range is 40 km for the MIM-23 Hawk vs 55 km for the M-11 Shtorm. The MIM-23 Hawk reaches 2,964 km/h vs 3,704 km/h for the M-11 Shtorm. The MIM-23 Hawk carries a 136 kg warhead vs 150 kg for the M-11 Shtorm. Launch weight is 626 kg for the MIM-23 Hawk vs 845 kg for the M-11 Shtorm. The MIM-23 Hawk uses Semi-active radar homing guidance, while the M-11 Shtorm relies on Radio command.
The MIM-23 Hawk has been produced in 40,000 units vs 25 for the M-11 Shtorm. The MIM-23 Hawk entered service 9 years before the M-11 Shtorm (1960 vs 1969).
| 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 1969, utilizes radio command guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Surface-to-Air |
| Type | Radar-guided surface-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer | Soviet State Industry |
| Service year | 1969 |
| Number produced | 25 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 | 55.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 3.0 ◉ |
| Weight | 845 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 150.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 6.40 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 700 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Radio command |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the MIM-23 Hawk or M-11 Shtorm?
The M-11 Shtorm has a longer range at 55 km compared to the MIM-23 Hawk's 40 km.
Which is faster, the MIM-23 Hawk or M-11 Shtorm?
The M-11 Shtorm 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 M-11 Shtorm?
The M-11 Shtorm carries a larger warhead at 150 kg compared to the MIM-23 Hawk's 136 kg.
Which is heavier, the MIM-23 Hawk or M-11 Shtorm?
The M-11 Shtorm is heavier at 845 kg compared to the MIM-23 Hawk's 626 kg.
Which is longer, the MIM-23 Hawk or M-11 Shtorm?
The M-11 Shtorm is longer at 6.40 meters compared to the MIM-23 Hawk's 5.12 meters.
What guidance systems do the MIM-23 Hawk and M-11 Shtorm use?
The MIM-23 Hawk uses Semi-active radar homing guidance while the M-11 Shtorm uses Radio command guidance.
Which entered service first, the MIM-23 Hawk or M-11 Shtorm?
The MIM-23 Hawk entered service first in 1960, 9 years before the M-11 Shtorm which entered service in 1969.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MIM-23 Hawk or M-11 Shtorm?
The MIM-23 Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 40,000 units compared to 25 units of the M-11 Shtorm.