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RIM-161 SM-3 vs 9K333 Verba

RIM-161 SM-3 vs 9K333 Verba at a glance — range 1,200 vs 6.5 km.

Specifications
RIM-161 SM-3 9K333 Verba
Origin 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Surface-to-Air Surface-to-Air
Type Anti-Ballistic Missile Man-portable surface-to-air missile (MANPADS)
Manufacturer RTX (Raytheon), Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (Block IIA) KBM
Service year 2014 2015
Number produced -- units -- units
Estimated unit price $25 million $0.2 million
Range 1,200.0 km 6.5 km
Maximum speed Mach 13.1 NA
Weight 1,500 kg -- kg
Length 6.55 m NA
Diameter 533 mm -- mm
Guidance Inertial with kinetic warhead terminal homing Multispectral optical seeker (UV / near-IR / mid-IR)
Warhead type Kinetic kill vehicle HE-fragmentation
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the RIM-161 SM-3 or 9K333 Verba?
The RIM-161 SM-3 has a longer range at 1,200 km compared to the 9K333 Verba's 6 km.
Which is faster, the RIM-161 SM-3 or 9K333 Verba?
The RIM-161 SM-3 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 13.1 compared to the 9K333 Verba's 0 km/h.
Which is heavier, the RIM-161 SM-3 or 9K333 Verba?
The RIM-161 SM-3 is heavier at 1,500 kg compared to the 9K333 Verba's 0 kg.
Which is longer, the RIM-161 SM-3 or 9K333 Verba?
The RIM-161 SM-3 is longer at 6.55 meters compared to the 9K333 Verba's 0.00 meters.
What guidance systems do the RIM-161 SM-3 and 9K333 Verba use?
The RIM-161 SM-3 uses Inertial with kinetic warhead terminal homing guidance while the 9K333 Verba uses Multispectral optical seeker (UV / near-IR / mid-IR) guidance.
Which entered service first, the RIM-161 SM-3 or 9K333 Verba?
The RIM-161 SM-3 entered service first in 2014, 1 years before the 9K333 Verba which entered service in 2015.