MIM-23 Hawk vs Starstreak
Overview
The MIM-23 Hawk and the Starstreak are both Surface-to-Air missiles.
The MIM-23 Hawk has a range of 40 km — 5.7x the Starstreak's 7 km. The MIM-23 Hawk reaches 2,964 km/h vs 3,704 km/h for the Starstreak. The MIM-23 Hawk carries a 136 kg warhead vs 3 kg for the Starstreak. Launch weight is 626 kg for the MIM-23 Hawk vs 14 kg for the Starstreak. The MIM-23 Hawk uses Semi-active radar homing guidance, while the Starstreak relies on SACLOS, Laser-beam guidance.
The MIM-23 Hawk has been produced in 40,000 units vs 7,000 for the Starstreak. The MIM-23 Hawk entered service 37 years before the Starstreak (1960 vs 1997).
| 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 |
| British portable missile, entered service in 1997, uses laser-beam guidance to hit targets within 5 km. | |
| Origin | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Surface-to-Air |
| Type | Portable optical-guided surface-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer | Short Brothers |
| Service year | 1997 |
| Number produced | 7,000 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 | 7.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 3.0 ◉ |
| Weight | 14 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 3.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 1.39 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 76 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | SACLOS, Laser-beam guidance |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the MIM-23 Hawk or Starstreak?
The MIM-23 Hawk has a longer range at 40 km compared to the Starstreak's 7 km.
Which is faster, the MIM-23 Hawk or Starstreak?
The Starstreak 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 Starstreak?
The MIM-23 Hawk carries a larger warhead at 136 kg compared to the Starstreak's 3 kg.
Which is heavier, the MIM-23 Hawk or Starstreak?
The MIM-23 Hawk is heavier at 626 kg compared to the Starstreak's 14 kg.
Which is longer, the MIM-23 Hawk or Starstreak?
The MIM-23 Hawk is longer at 5.12 meters compared to the Starstreak's 1.39 meters.
What guidance systems do the MIM-23 Hawk and Starstreak use?
The MIM-23 Hawk uses Semi-active radar homing guidance while the Starstreak uses SACLOS, Laser-beam guidance guidance.
Which entered service first, the MIM-23 Hawk or Starstreak?
The MIM-23 Hawk entered service first in 1960, 37 years before the Starstreak which entered service in 1997.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MIM-23 Hawk or Starstreak?
The MIM-23 Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 40,000 units compared to 7,000 units of the Starstreak.