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Piorun vs 9K333 Verba

Piorun vs 9K333 Verba at a glance — range 6.5 vs 6.5 km.

Specifications
Piorun 9K333 Verba
Origin 🇵🇱 Poland 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Surface-to-Air Surface-to-Air
Type Man-portable air-defense system (MANPADS) Man-portable surface-to-air missile (MANPADS)
Manufacturer Mesko KBM
Service year 2019 2015
Number produced 3,000 units -- units
Estimated unit price NA $0.2 million
Range 6.5 km 6.5 km
Maximum speed Mach 1.9 NA
Warhead 1.82 kg -- kg
Length 1.60 m NA
Diameter 72 mm -- mm
Guidance Infrared homing Multispectral optical seeker (UV / near-IR / mid-IR)
Warhead type -- HE-fragmentation
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the Piorun or 9K333 Verba?
Both the Piorun and 9K333 Verba have the same range of 6 km.
Which is faster, the Piorun or 9K333 Verba?
The Piorun is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 1.9 compared to the 9K333 Verba's 0 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the Piorun or 9K333 Verba?
The Piorun carries a larger warhead at 1 kg compared to the 9K333 Verba's 0 kg.
Which is longer, the Piorun or 9K333 Verba?
The Piorun is longer at 1.60 meters compared to the 9K333 Verba's 0.00 meters.
What guidance systems do the Piorun and 9K333 Verba use?
The Piorun uses Infrared homing guidance while the 9K333 Verba uses Multispectral optical seeker (UV / near-IR / mid-IR) guidance.
Which entered service first, the Piorun or 9K333 Verba?
The 9K333 Verba entered service first in 2015, 4 years before the Piorun which entered service in 2019.