Pantsir-S1 vs 2K12 Kub
Overview
The Pantsir-S1 and the 2K12 Kub are both Surface-to-Air missiles.
Range is 20 km for the Pantsir-S1 vs 24 km for the 2K12 Kub. The Pantsir-S1 reaches 6,120 km/h vs 3,457 km/h for the 2K12 Kub. The Pantsir-S1 carries a 25 kg warhead vs 59 kg for the 2K12 Kub. Launch weight is 94 kg for the Pantsir-S1 vs 550 kg for the 2K12 Kub. The Pantsir-S1 uses Radio/optical command guidance guidance, while the 2K12 Kub relies on Semi-active radar homing.
The Pantsir-S1 has been produced in 200 units vs 10,000 for the 2K12 Kub. The 2K12 Kub entered service 45 years before the Pantsir-S1 (1967 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 |
| 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 | 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 | 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 Pantsir-S1 or 2K12 Kub?
The 2K12 Kub has a longer range at 24 km compared to the Pantsir-S1's 20 km.
Which is faster, the Pantsir-S1 or 2K12 Kub?
The Pantsir-S1 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 5.0 compared to the 2K12 Kub's Mach 2.8.
Which has a larger warhead, the Pantsir-S1 or 2K12 Kub?
The 2K12 Kub carries a larger warhead at 59 kg compared to the Pantsir-S1's 25 kg.
Which is heavier, the Pantsir-S1 or 2K12 Kub?
The 2K12 Kub is heavier at 550 kg compared to the Pantsir-S1's 94 kg.
Which is longer, the Pantsir-S1 or 2K12 Kub?
The 2K12 Kub is longer at 6.20 meters compared to the Pantsir-S1's 3.16 meters.
What guidance systems do the Pantsir-S1 and 2K12 Kub use?
The Pantsir-S1 uses Radio/optical command guidance guidance while the 2K12 Kub uses Semi-active radar homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the Pantsir-S1 or 2K12 Kub?
The 2K12 Kub entered service first in 1967, 45 years before the Pantsir-S1 which entered service in 2012.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Pantsir-S1 or 2K12 Kub?
The 2K12 Kub has been produced in greater numbers with 10,000 units compared to 200 units of the Pantsir-S1.