Rapier vs S-400 Triumf
The Rapier and the S-400 Triumf are both Surface-to-Air missiles. The S-400 Triumf has a range of 400 km — 49:1 the Rapier's 8 km. The Rapier reaches 3,700 km/h vs 17,280 km/h for the S-400 Triumf. The Rapier carries a 1 kg warhead vs 180 kg for the S-400 Triumf. Launch weight is 43 kg for the Rapier vs 1,893 kg for the S-400 Triumf. The Rapier uses Semi-automatic command to line of sight guidance, while the S-400 Triumf relies on Semi-active radar homing or active radar homing. The Rapier entered service 36 years before the S-400 Triumf (1971 vs 2007).
| British surface-to-air missile, entered service in 1971, utilizes semi-automatic command to line of sight guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Surface-to-Air |
| Type | Radar-guided surface-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer | British Aerospace |
| Service year | 1971 |
| Number produced | 25,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Russian surface-to-air missile, entered service in 2007, designed to engage aircraft and ballistic missiles. | |
| Origin | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Surface-to-Air |
| Type | Surface-to-Air / Anti-Ballistic Missile |
| Manufacturer | Fakel Machine-Building Design Bureau |
| Service year | 2007 |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $1250 million |
| Range | 8.2 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 3.0 ◉ |
| Weight | 43 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 1.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 2.24 m |
| Diameter | 133 mm |
| Guidance | Semi-automatic command to line of sight |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
| Range | 400.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 14.1 ◉ |
| Weight | 1,893 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 180.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | NA |
| Diameter | -- mm |
| Guidance | Semi-active radar homing or active radar homing |
| Warhead type | Directed explosion |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the Rapier or S-400 Triumf?
The S-400 Triumf has a longer range at 400 km compared to the Rapier's 8 km.
Which is faster, the Rapier or S-400 Triumf?
The S-400 Triumf is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 14.1 compared to the Rapier's Mach 3.0.
Which has a larger warhead, the Rapier or S-400 Triumf?
The S-400 Triumf carries a larger warhead at 180 kg compared to the Rapier's 1 kg.
Which is heavier, the Rapier or S-400 Triumf?
The S-400 Triumf is heavier at 1,893 kg compared to the Rapier's 43 kg.
Which is longer, the Rapier or S-400 Triumf?
The Rapier is longer at 2.24 meters compared to the S-400 Triumf's 0.00 meters.
What guidance systems do the Rapier and S-400 Triumf use?
The Rapier uses Semi-automatic command to line of sight guidance while the S-400 Triumf uses Semi-active radar homing or active radar homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the Rapier or S-400 Triumf?
The Rapier entered service first in 1971, 36 years before the S-400 Triumf which entered service in 2007.