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RIM-161 SM-3 vs RIM-174 SM-6

RIM-161 SM-3 vs RIM-174 SM-6 at a glance — range 1,200 vs 460 km, speed 16,200 vs 4,288 km/h, launch weight 1,500 vs 1,500 kg.

Specifications
RIM-161 SM-3 RIM-174 SM-6
Origin 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Surface-to-Air Surface-to-Air
Type Anti-Ballistic Missile Extended-range surface-to-air missile
Manufacturer RTX (Raytheon), Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (Block IIA) RTX (Raytheon)
Service year 2014 2013
Number produced -- units 500 units
Estimated unit price $25 million $4.9 million
Range 1,200.0 km 460.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 13.1 Mach 3.5
Weight 1,500 kg 1,500 kg
Warhead -- kg 64.0 kg
Length 6.55 m 6.55 m
Diameter 533 mm 343 mm
Guidance Inertial with kinetic warhead terminal homing Inertial with active/semi-active radar homing, GPS
Warhead type Kinetic kill vehicle High-explosive blast fragmentation
Scale Comparison
RIM-161 SM-3 6.55 m RIM-174 SM-6 6.55 m 1.75 m
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the RIM-161 SM-3 or RIM-174 SM-6?
The RIM-161 SM-3 has a longer range at 1,200 km compared to the RIM-174 SM-6's 460 km.
Which is faster, the RIM-161 SM-3 or RIM-174 SM-6?
The RIM-161 SM-3 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 13.1 compared to the RIM-174 SM-6's Mach 3.5.
Which has a larger warhead, the RIM-161 SM-3 or RIM-174 SM-6?
The RIM-174 SM-6 carries a larger warhead at 64 kg compared to the RIM-161 SM-3's 0 kg.
Which is heavier, the RIM-161 SM-3 or RIM-174 SM-6?
Both the RIM-161 SM-3 and RIM-174 SM-6 have the same weight of 1,500 kg.
Which is longer, the RIM-161 SM-3 or RIM-174 SM-6?
Both the RIM-161 SM-3 and RIM-174 SM-6 have the same length of 6.55 meters.
What guidance systems do the RIM-161 SM-3 and RIM-174 SM-6 use?
The RIM-161 SM-3 uses Inertial with kinetic warhead terminal homing guidance while the RIM-174 SM-6 uses Inertial with active/semi-active radar homing, GPS guidance.
Which entered service first, the RIM-161 SM-3 or RIM-174 SM-6?
The RIM-174 SM-6 entered service first in 2013, 1 years before the RIM-161 SM-3 which entered service in 2014.