Rapier vs M-11 Shtorm
Overview
The Rapier and the M-11 Shtorm are both Surface-to-Air missiles.
The M-11 Shtorm has a range of 55 km — 6.7x the Rapier's 8 km. The Rapier reaches 3,700 km/h vs 3,704 km/h for the M-11 Shtorm. The Rapier carries a 1 kg warhead vs 150 kg for the M-11 Shtorm. Launch weight is 43 kg for the Rapier vs 845 kg for the M-11 Shtorm. The Rapier uses Semi-automatic command to line of sight guidance, while the M-11 Shtorm relies on Radio command.
The Rapier has been produced in 25,000 units vs 25 for the M-11 Shtorm. The M-11 Shtorm entered service 2 years before the Rapier (1969 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 1969, utilizes radio command guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Surface-to-Air |
| Type | Radar-guided surface-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer | Soviet State Industry |
| Service year | 1969 |
| Number produced | 25 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 | 55.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 3.0 ◉ |
| Weight | 845 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 150.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 6.40 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 700 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Radio command |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the Rapier or M-11 Shtorm?
The M-11 Shtorm has a longer range at 55 km compared to the Rapier's 8 km.
Which is faster, the Rapier or M-11 Shtorm?
The M-11 Shtorm is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 3.0 compared to the Rapier's Mach 3.0.
Which has a larger warhead, the Rapier or M-11 Shtorm?
The M-11 Shtorm carries a larger warhead at 150 kg compared to the Rapier's 1 kg.
Which is heavier, the Rapier or M-11 Shtorm?
The M-11 Shtorm is heavier at 845 kg compared to the Rapier's 43 kg.
Which is longer, the Rapier or M-11 Shtorm?
The M-11 Shtorm is longer at 6.40 meters compared to the Rapier's 2.24 meters.
What guidance systems do the Rapier and M-11 Shtorm use?
The Rapier uses Semi-automatic command to line of sight guidance while the M-11 Shtorm uses Radio command guidance.
Which entered service first, the Rapier or M-11 Shtorm?
The M-11 Shtorm entered service first in 1969, 2 years before the Rapier which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Rapier or M-11 Shtorm?
The Rapier has been produced in greater numbers with 25,000 units compared to 25 units of the M-11 Shtorm.