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Rapier vs 9K331 Tor

Rapier vs 9K331 Tor at a glance — range 8 vs 12 km, speed 3,700 vs 3,600 km/h, warhead 1 vs 15 kg, launch weight 43 vs 167 kg.

Specifications
Rapier 9K331 Tor
Origin 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇷🇺 Russia🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Surface-to-Air Surface-to-Air
Type Radar-guided surface-to-air missile Radar-guided surface-to-air missile
Manufacturer British Aerospace IEMZ Kupol
Service year 1971 1986
Number produced 25,000 units -- units
Estimated unit price NA $0.8 million
Range 8.2 km 12.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 3.0 Mach 2.9
Weight 43 kg 167 kg
Warhead 1.0 kg 15.0 kg
Length 2.24 m 2.90 m
Diameter 133 mm 235 mm
Guidance Semi-automatic command to line of sight Radio command
Warhead type High Explosive High Explosive
Scale Comparison
RAPIER 2.24 m 9K331 TOR 2.90 m 1.75 m
Performance Radar Chart
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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.