Rapier vs 9K331 Tor
Overview
The Rapier and the 9K331 Tor are both Surface-to-Air missiles.
Range is 8 km for the Rapier vs 12 km for the 9K331 Tor. The Rapier reaches 3,700 km/h vs 3,600 km/h for the 9K331 Tor. The Rapier carries a 1 kg warhead vs 15 kg for the 9K331 Tor. Launch weight is 43 kg for the Rapier vs 167 kg for the 9K331 Tor. The Rapier uses Semi-automatic command to line of sight guidance, while the 9K331 Tor relies on Radio command.
The Rapier entered service 15 years before the 9K331 Tor (1971 vs 1986).
| 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 1986, utilizes radio command guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇷🇺 Russia, 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Surface-to-Air |
| Type | Radar-guided surface-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer | IEMZ Kupol |
| Service year | 1986 |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $0.8 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 | 12.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 2.9 ◉ |
| Weight | 167 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 15.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 2.90 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 235 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Radio command |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the Rapier or 9K331 Tor?
The 9K331 Tor has a longer range at 12 km compared to the Rapier's 8 km.
Which is faster, the Rapier or 9K331 Tor?
The Rapier is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 3.0 compared to the 9K331 Tor's Mach 2.9.
Which has a larger warhead, the Rapier or 9K331 Tor?
The 9K331 Tor carries a larger warhead at 15 kg compared to the Rapier's 1 kg.
Which is heavier, the Rapier or 9K331 Tor?
The 9K331 Tor is heavier at 167 kg compared to the Rapier's 43 kg.
Which is longer, the Rapier or 9K331 Tor?
The 9K331 Tor is longer at 2.90 meters compared to the Rapier's 2.24 meters.
What guidance systems do the Rapier and 9K331 Tor use?
The Rapier uses Semi-automatic command to line of sight guidance while the 9K331 Tor uses Radio command guidance.
Which entered service first, the Rapier or 9K331 Tor?
The Rapier entered service first in 1971, 15 years before the 9K331 Tor which entered service in 1986.