Pantsir-S1 vs S-300PMU
Overview
The Pantsir-S1 and the S-300PMU are both Surface-to-Air missiles.
The S-300PMU has a range of 150 km — 7.5x the Pantsir-S1's 20 km. The Pantsir-S1 reaches 6,120 km/h vs 11,185 km/h for the S-300PMU. The Pantsir-S1 carries a 25 kg warhead vs 145 kg for the S-300PMU. Launch weight is 94 kg for the Pantsir-S1 vs 1,800 kg for the S-300PMU. The Pantsir-S1 uses Radio/optical command guidance guidance, while the S-300PMU relies on Active Radar Homing.
The Pantsir-S1 has been produced in 200 units vs 28,000 for the S-300PMU. The S-300PMU entered service 34 years before the Pantsir-S1 (1978 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 |
| Russian surface-to-air missile, entering service in 1978, uses active radar homing for guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇷🇺 Russia, 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Surface-to-Air |
| Type | High altitude radar-guided surface-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer | MZiK |
| Service year | 1978 |
| Number produced | 28,000 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 | 150.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 9.1 ◉ |
| Weight | 1,800 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 145.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 7.50 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 450 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Active Radar Homing |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the Pantsir-S1 or S-300PMU?
The S-300PMU has a longer range at 150 km compared to the Pantsir-S1's 20 km.
Which is faster, the Pantsir-S1 or S-300PMU?
The S-300PMU is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 9.1 compared to the Pantsir-S1's Mach 5.0.
Which has a larger warhead, the Pantsir-S1 or S-300PMU?
The S-300PMU carries a larger warhead at 145 kg compared to the Pantsir-S1's 25 kg.
Which is heavier, the Pantsir-S1 or S-300PMU?
The S-300PMU is heavier at 1,800 kg compared to the Pantsir-S1's 94 kg.
Which is longer, the Pantsir-S1 or S-300PMU?
The S-300PMU is longer at 7.50 meters compared to the Pantsir-S1's 3.16 meters.
What guidance systems do the Pantsir-S1 and S-300PMU use?
The Pantsir-S1 uses Radio/optical command guidance guidance while the S-300PMU uses Active Radar Homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the Pantsir-S1 or S-300PMU?
The S-300PMU entered service first in 1978, 34 years before the Pantsir-S1 which entered service in 2012.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Pantsir-S1 or S-300PMU?
The S-300PMU has been produced in greater numbers with 28,000 units compared to 200 units of the Pantsir-S1.