Rapier vs V-75
The Rapier and the V-75 are both Surface-to-Air missiles. The V-75 has a range of 45 km — 5.5x the Rapier's 8 km. The Rapier reaches 3,700 km/h vs 4,100 km/h for the V-75. The Rapier carries a 1 kg warhead vs 200 kg for the V-75. Launch weight is 43 kg for the Rapier vs 2,300 kg for the V-75. The Rapier uses Semi-automatic command to line of sight guidance, while the V-75 relies on Radio control command guidance. The Rapier has been produced in 25,000 units vs 4,600 for the V-75. The V-75 entered service 14 years before the Rapier (1957 vs 1971).
| 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 |
| Soviet surface-to-air missile, entered service in 1957, utilizes radio control command guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇨🇳 China, 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Surface-to-Air |
| Type | Radar-guided surface-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer | MKB Fakel |
| Service year | 1957 |
| Number produced | 4,600 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| 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 | 45.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 3.3 ◉ |
| Weight | 2,300 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 200.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 10.60 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 700 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Radio control command guidance |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the Rapier or V-75?
The V-75 has a longer range at 45 km compared to the Rapier's 8 km.
Which is faster, the Rapier or V-75?
The V-75 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 3.3 compared to the Rapier's Mach 3.0.
Which has a larger warhead, the Rapier or V-75?
The V-75 carries a larger warhead at 200 kg compared to the Rapier's 1 kg.
Which is heavier, the Rapier or V-75?
The V-75 is heavier at 2,300 kg compared to the Rapier's 43 kg.
Which is longer, the Rapier or V-75?
The V-75 is longer at 10.60 meters compared to the Rapier's 2.24 meters.
What guidance systems do the Rapier and V-75 use?
The Rapier uses Semi-automatic command to line of sight guidance while the V-75 uses Radio control command guidance guidance.
Which entered service first, the Rapier or V-75?
The V-75 entered service first in 1957, 14 years before the Rapier which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Rapier or V-75?
The Rapier has been produced in greater numbers with 25,000 units compared to 4,600 units of the V-75.