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 |
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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.