NASAMS vs 2K12 Kub
The NASAMS and the 2K12 Kub are both Surface-to-Air missiles. Range is 30 km for the NASAMS vs 24 km for the 2K12 Kub. The NASAMS reaches 4,900 km/h vs 3,457 km/h for the 2K12 Kub. The NASAMS carries a 20 kg warhead vs 59 kg for the 2K12 Kub. The NASAMS uses Active radar homing guidance, while the 2K12 Kub relies on Semi-active radar homing. The 2K12 Kub entered service 30 years before the NASAMS (1967 vs 1997).
| Norwegian/American surface-to-air missile system, entered service in 1997, using active radar homing for guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇳🇴 Norway, 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Surface-to-Air |
| Type | Surface-to-air missile system |
| Manufacturer | Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace |
| Service year | 1997 |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| 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 | 30.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 4.0 ◉ |
| Weight | -- kg |
| Warhead | 20.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | NA |
| Diameter | -- mm |
| Guidance | Active radar homing |
| Warhead type | -- |
| 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 NASAMS or 2K12 Kub?
The NASAMS has a longer range at 30 km compared to the 2K12 Kub's 24 km.
Which is faster, the NASAMS or 2K12 Kub?
The NASAMS is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 4.0 compared to the 2K12 Kub's Mach 2.8.
Which has a larger warhead, the NASAMS or 2K12 Kub?
The 2K12 Kub carries a larger warhead at 59 kg compared to the NASAMS's 20 kg.
Which is heavier, the NASAMS or 2K12 Kub?
The 2K12 Kub is heavier at 550 kg compared to the NASAMS's 0 kg.
Which is longer, the NASAMS or 2K12 Kub?
The 2K12 Kub is longer at 6.20 meters compared to the NASAMS's 0.00 meters.
What guidance systems do the NASAMS and 2K12 Kub use?
The NASAMS uses Active radar homing guidance while the 2K12 Kub uses Semi-active radar homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the NASAMS or 2K12 Kub?
The 2K12 Kub entered service first in 1967, 30 years before the NASAMS which entered service in 1997.