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Pantsir-S1 vs Starstreak

Pantsir-S1 vs Starstreak at a glance — range 20 vs 7 km, speed 6,120 vs 3,704 km/h, warhead 25 vs 3 kg, launch weight 94 vs 14 kg.

Specifications
Pantsir-S1 Starstreak
Origin 🇷🇺 Russia 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Surface-to-Air Surface-to-Air
Type Surface-to-air Missile Portable optical-guided surface-to-air missile
Manufacturer Ulyanovsk Mechanical Plant Short Brothers
Service year 2012 1997
Number produced 200 units 7,000 units
Estimated unit price $14.7 million NA
Range 20.0 km 7.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 5.0 Mach 3.0
Weight 94 kg 14 kg
Warhead 25.0 kg 3.0 kg
Length 3.16 m 1.39 m
Diameter 90 mm 76 mm
Guidance Radio/optical command guidance SACLOS, Laser-beam guidance
Warhead type Multiple continuous rod fragmentation High Explosive
Scale Comparison
PANTSIR-S1 3.16 m STARSTREAK 1.39 m 1.75 m
Performance Radar Chart
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the Pantsir-S1 or Starstreak?
The Pantsir-S1 has a longer range at 20 km compared to the Starstreak's 7 km.
Which is faster, the Pantsir-S1 or Starstreak?
The Pantsir-S1 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 5.0 compared to the Starstreak's Mach 3.0.
Which has a larger warhead, the Pantsir-S1 or Starstreak?
The Pantsir-S1 carries a larger warhead at 25 kg compared to the Starstreak's 3 kg.
Which is heavier, the Pantsir-S1 or Starstreak?
The Pantsir-S1 is heavier at 94 kg compared to the Starstreak's 14 kg.
Which is longer, the Pantsir-S1 or Starstreak?
The Pantsir-S1 is longer at 3.16 meters compared to the Starstreak's 1.39 meters.
What guidance systems do the Pantsir-S1 and Starstreak use?
The Pantsir-S1 uses Radio/optical command guidance guidance while the Starstreak uses SACLOS, Laser-beam guidance guidance.
Which entered service first, the Pantsir-S1 or Starstreak?
The Starstreak entered service first in 1997, 15 years before the Pantsir-S1 which entered service in 2012.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Pantsir-S1 or Starstreak?
The Starstreak has been produced in greater numbers with 7,000 units compared to 200 units of the Pantsir-S1.