Pantsir-S1 vs Rapier
Overview
The Pantsir-S1 and the Rapier are both Surface-to-Air missiles.
The Pantsir-S1 has a range of 20 km — 2.4x the Rapier's 8 km. The Pantsir-S1 reaches 6,120 km/h vs 3,700 km/h for the Rapier. The Pantsir-S1 carries a 25 kg warhead vs 1 kg for the Rapier. Launch weight is 94 kg for the Pantsir-S1 vs 43 kg for the Rapier. The Pantsir-S1 uses Radio/optical command guidance guidance, while the Rapier relies on Semi-automatic command to line of sight.
The Pantsir-S1 has been produced in 200 units vs 25,000 for the Rapier. The Rapier entered service 41 years before the Pantsir-S1 (1971 vs 2012).
| Russian surface-to-air missile, entered service in 2012, uses radio/optical command guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Surface-to-Air |
| Type | Surface-to-air Missile |
| Manufacturer | Ulyanovsk Mechanical Plant |
| Service year | 2012 |
| Number produced | 200 units |
| Estimated unit price | $14.7 million |
| British surface-to-air missile, entered service in 1971, utilizes semi-automatic command to line of sight guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Surface-to-Air |
| Type | Radar-guided surface-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer | British Aerospace |
| Service year | 1971 |
| Number produced | 25,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Range | 20.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 5.0 ◉ |
| Weight | 94 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 25.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 3.16 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 90 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Radio/optical command guidance |
| Warhead type | Multiple continuous rod fragmentation |
| Range | 8.2 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 3.0 ◉ |
| Weight | 43 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 1.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 2.24 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 133 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Semi-automatic command to line of sight |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the Pantsir-S1 or Rapier?
The Pantsir-S1 has a longer range at 20 km compared to the Rapier's 8 km.
Which is faster, the Pantsir-S1 or Rapier?
The Pantsir-S1 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 5.0 compared to the Rapier's Mach 3.0.
Which has a larger warhead, the Pantsir-S1 or Rapier?
The Pantsir-S1 carries a larger warhead at 25 kg compared to the Rapier's 1 kg.
Which is heavier, the Pantsir-S1 or Rapier?
The Pantsir-S1 is heavier at 94 kg compared to the Rapier's 43 kg.
Which is longer, the Pantsir-S1 or Rapier?
The Pantsir-S1 is longer at 3.16 meters compared to the Rapier's 2.24 meters.
What guidance systems do the Pantsir-S1 and Rapier use?
The Pantsir-S1 uses Radio/optical command guidance guidance while the Rapier uses Semi-automatic command to line of sight guidance.
Which entered service first, the Pantsir-S1 or Rapier?
The Rapier entered service first in 1971, 41 years before the Pantsir-S1 which entered service in 2012.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Pantsir-S1 or Rapier?
The Rapier has been produced in greater numbers with 25,000 units compared to 200 units of the Pantsir-S1.