Mistral vs 2K12 Kub
The Mistral and the 2K12 Kub are both Surface-to-Air missiles. The 2K12 Kub has a range of 24 km — 4.0x the Mistral's 6 km. The Mistral reaches 3,348 km/h vs 3,457 km/h for the 2K12 Kub. The Mistral carries a 3 kg warhead vs 59 kg for the 2K12 Kub. Launch weight is 18 kg for the Mistral vs 550 kg for the 2K12 Kub. The Mistral uses Infrared homing guidance, while the 2K12 Kub relies on Semi-active radar homing. The 2K12 Kub entered service 23 years before the Mistral (1967 vs 1990).
| French surface-to-air missile, entered service in 1990, uses infrared homing for guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Surface-to-Air |
| Type | Portable optical-guided surface-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer | Matra |
| Service year | 1990 |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $0.6 million |
| 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 | 6.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 2.7 ◉ |
| Weight | 18 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 3.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 1.80 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 90 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Infrared homing |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
| Range | 24.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 2.8 ◉ |
| Weight | 550 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 59.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 6.20 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 335 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Semi-active radar homing |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the Mistral or 2K12 Kub?
The 2K12 Kub has a longer range at 24 km compared to the Mistral's 6 km.
Which is faster, the Mistral or 2K12 Kub?
The 2K12 Kub is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 2.8 compared to the Mistral's Mach 2.7.
Which has a larger warhead, the Mistral or 2K12 Kub?
The 2K12 Kub carries a larger warhead at 59 kg compared to the Mistral's 3 kg.
Which is heavier, the Mistral or 2K12 Kub?
The 2K12 Kub is heavier at 550 kg compared to the Mistral's 18 kg.
Which is longer, the Mistral or 2K12 Kub?
The 2K12 Kub is longer at 6.20 meters compared to the Mistral's 1.80 meters.
What guidance systems do the Mistral and 2K12 Kub use?
The Mistral uses Infrared homing guidance while the 2K12 Kub uses Semi-active radar homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the Mistral or 2K12 Kub?
The 2K12 Kub entered service first in 1967, 23 years before the Mistral which entered service in 1990.