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Rapier vs S-300PMU

Rapier vs S-300PMU at a glance — range 8 vs 150 km, speed 3,700 vs 11,185 km/h, warhead 1 vs 145 kg, launch weight 43 vs 1,800 kg.

Specifications
Rapier S-300PMU
Origin 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇷🇺 Russia🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Surface-to-Air Surface-to-Air
Type Radar-guided surface-to-air missile High altitude radar-guided surface-to-air missile
Manufacturer British Aerospace MZiK
Service year 1971 1978
Number produced 25,000 units 28,000 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Range 8.2 km 150.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 3.0 Mach 9.1
Weight 43 kg 1,800 kg
Warhead 1.0 kg 145.0 kg
Length 2.24 m 7.50 m
Diameter 133 mm 450 mm
Guidance Semi-automatic command to line of sight Active Radar Homing
Warhead type High Explosive High Explosive
Scale Comparison
RAPIER 2.24 m S-300PMU 7.50 m 1.75 m
Performance Radar Chart
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the Rapier or S-300PMU?
The S-300PMU has a longer range at 150 km compared to the Rapier's 8 km.
Which is faster, the Rapier or S-300PMU?
The S-300PMU is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 9.1 compared to the Rapier's Mach 3.0.
Which has a larger warhead, the Rapier or S-300PMU?
The S-300PMU carries a larger warhead at 145 kg compared to the Rapier's 1 kg.
Which is heavier, the Rapier or S-300PMU?
The S-300PMU is heavier at 1,800 kg compared to the Rapier's 43 kg.
Which is longer, the Rapier or S-300PMU?
The S-300PMU is longer at 7.50 meters compared to the Rapier's 2.24 meters.
What guidance systems do the Rapier and S-300PMU use?
The Rapier uses Semi-automatic command to line of sight guidance while the S-300PMU uses Active Radar Homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the Rapier or S-300PMU?
The Rapier entered service first in 1971, 7 years before the S-300PMU which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Rapier or S-300PMU?
The S-300PMU has been produced in greater numbers with 28,000 units compared to 25,000 units of the Rapier.