RIM-116 RAM vs S-300PMU
The RIM-116 RAM and the S-300PMU are both Surface-to-Air missiles. The S-300PMU has a range of 150 km — 16:1 the RIM-116 RAM's 9 km. The RIM-116 RAM reaches 3,430 km/h vs 11,185 km/h for the S-300PMU. The RIM-116 RAM carries a 10.2 kg warhead vs 145 kg for the S-300PMU. Launch weight is 72 kg for the RIM-116 RAM vs 1,800 kg for the S-300PMU. The RIM-116 RAM uses Passive radio frequency/infrared homing guidance, while the S-300PMU relies on Active Radar Homing. The RIM-116 RAM has been produced in 1,600 units vs 28,000 for the S-300PMU. The S-300PMU entered service 14 years before the RIM-116 RAM (1978 vs 1992).
| American surface-to-air missile, entered service in 1992, uses passive radio frequency/infrared homing guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Surface-to-Air |
| Type | Infrared surface-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer | Loral Aerospace |
| Service year | 1992 |
| Number produced | 1,600 units |
| Estimated unit price | $0.9 million |
| Russian surface-to-air missile, entering service in 1978, uses active radar homing for guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇷🇺 Russia, 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Surface-to-Air |
| Type | High altitude radar-guided surface-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer | MZiK |
| Service year | 1978 |
| Number produced | 28,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Range | 9.4 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 2.8 ◉ |
| Weight | 72 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 10.2 kg ◉ |
| Length | 2.79 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 127 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Passive radio frequency/infrared homing |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
| Range | 150.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 9.1 ◉ |
| Weight | 1,800 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 145.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 7.50 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 450 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Active Radar Homing |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the RIM-116 RAM or S-300PMU?
The S-300PMU has a longer range at 150 km compared to the RIM-116 RAM's 9 km.
Which is faster, the RIM-116 RAM or S-300PMU?
The S-300PMU is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 9.1 compared to the RIM-116 RAM's Mach 2.8.
Which has a larger warhead, the RIM-116 RAM or S-300PMU?
The S-300PMU carries a larger warhead at 145 kg compared to the RIM-116 RAM's 10 kg.
Which is heavier, the RIM-116 RAM or S-300PMU?
The S-300PMU is heavier at 1,800 kg compared to the RIM-116 RAM's 72 kg.
Which is longer, the RIM-116 RAM or S-300PMU?
The S-300PMU is longer at 7.50 meters compared to the RIM-116 RAM's 2.79 meters.
What guidance systems do the RIM-116 RAM and S-300PMU use?
The RIM-116 RAM uses Passive radio frequency/infrared homing guidance while the S-300PMU uses Active Radar Homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the RIM-116 RAM or S-300PMU?
The S-300PMU entered service first in 1978, 14 years before the RIM-116 RAM which entered service in 1992.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the RIM-116 RAM or S-300PMU?
The S-300PMU has been produced in greater numbers with 28,000 units compared to 1,600 units of the RIM-116 RAM.