Piorun vs RIM-174 SM-6
Piorun vs RIM-174 SM-6 at a glance — range 6.5 vs 460 km, speed 2,376 vs 4,288 km/h, warhead 1.8 vs 64 kg.
Specifications
|
Piorun |
RIM-174 SM-6 |
| Origin |
🇵🇱 Poland |
🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Surface-to-Air |
Surface-to-Air |
| Type |
Man-portable air-defense system (MANPADS) |
Extended-range surface-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer |
Mesko |
RTX (Raytheon) |
| Service year |
2019 |
2013 |
| Number produced |
3,000 units |
500 units |
| Estimated unit price |
NA |
$4.9 million |
| Range |
6.5 km |
460.0 km |
| Maximum speed |
Mach 1.9 |
Mach 3.5 |
| Weight |
-- kg |
1,500 kg |
| Warhead |
1.82 kg |
64.0 kg |
| Length |
1.60 m |
6.55 m |
| Diameter |
72 mm |
343 mm |
| Guidance |
Infrared homing |
Inertial with active/semi-active radar homing, GPS |
| Warhead type |
-- |
High-explosive blast fragmentation |
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Which has longer range, the Piorun or RIM-174 SM-6?
The RIM-174 SM-6 has a longer range at 460 km compared to the Piorun's 6 km.
Which is faster, the Piorun or RIM-174 SM-6?
The RIM-174 SM-6 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 3.5 compared to the Piorun's Mach 1.9.
Which has a larger warhead, the Piorun or RIM-174 SM-6?
The RIM-174 SM-6 carries a larger warhead at 64 kg compared to the Piorun's 1 kg.
Which is heavier, the Piorun or RIM-174 SM-6?
The RIM-174 SM-6 is heavier at 1,500 kg compared to the Piorun's 0 kg.
Which is longer, the Piorun or RIM-174 SM-6?
The RIM-174 SM-6 is longer at 6.55 meters compared to the Piorun's 1.60 meters.
What guidance systems do the Piorun and RIM-174 SM-6 use?
The Piorun uses Infrared homing guidance while the RIM-174 SM-6 uses Inertial with active/semi-active radar homing, GPS guidance.
Which entered service first, the Piorun or RIM-174 SM-6?
The RIM-174 SM-6 entered service first in 2013, 6 years before the Piorun which entered service in 2019.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Piorun or RIM-174 SM-6?
The Piorun has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 500 units of the RIM-174 SM-6.