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Pantsir-S1 vs Piorun

Pantsir-S1 vs Piorun at a glance — range 20 vs 6.5 km, speed 6,120 vs 2,376 km/h, warhead 25 vs 1.8 kg.

Specifications
Pantsir-S1 Piorun
Origin 🇷🇺 Russia 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Surface-to-Air Surface-to-Air
Type Surface-to-air Missile Man-portable air-defense system (MANPADS)
Manufacturer Ulyanovsk Mechanical Plant Mesko
Service year 2012 2019
Number produced 200 units 3,000 units
Estimated unit price $14.7 million NA
Range 20.0 km 6.5 km
Maximum speed Mach 5.0 Mach 1.9
Weight 94 kg -- kg
Warhead 25.0 kg 1.82 kg
Length 3.16 m 1.60 m
Diameter 90 mm 72 mm
Guidance Radio/optical command guidance Infrared homing
Warhead type Multiple continuous rod fragmentation --
Scale Comparison
PANTSIR-S1 3.16 m PIORUN 1.60 m 1.75 m
Performance Radar Chart
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the Pantsir-S1 or Piorun?
The Pantsir-S1 has a longer range at 20 km compared to the Piorun's 6 km.
Which is faster, the Pantsir-S1 or Piorun?
The Pantsir-S1 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 5.0 compared to the Piorun's Mach 1.9.
Which has a larger warhead, the Pantsir-S1 or Piorun?
The Pantsir-S1 carries a larger warhead at 25 kg compared to the Piorun's 1 kg.
Which is heavier, the Pantsir-S1 or Piorun?
The Pantsir-S1 is heavier at 94 kg compared to the Piorun's 0 kg.
Which is longer, the Pantsir-S1 or Piorun?
The Pantsir-S1 is longer at 3.16 meters compared to the Piorun's 1.60 meters.
What guidance systems do the Pantsir-S1 and Piorun use?
The Pantsir-S1 uses Radio/optical command guidance guidance while the Piorun uses Infrared homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the Pantsir-S1 or Piorun?
The Pantsir-S1 entered service first in 2012, 7 years before the Piorun which entered service in 2019.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Pantsir-S1 or Piorun?
The Piorun has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 200 units of the Pantsir-S1.