RIM-66 Standard vs S-300PMU
The RIM-66 Standard and the S-300PMU are both Surface-to-Air missiles. The S-300PMU has a range of 150 km — 2.0x the RIM-66 Standard's 74 km. The RIM-66 Standard reaches 4,290 km/h vs 11,185 km/h for the S-300PMU. The RIM-66 Standard carries a 62 kg warhead vs 145 kg for the S-300PMU. Launch weight is 608 kg for the RIM-66 Standard vs 1,800 kg for the S-300PMU. The RIM-66 Standard uses Active terminal guidance guidance, while the S-300PMU relies on Active Radar Homing. The RIM-66 Standard has been produced in 5,000 units vs 28,000 for the S-300PMU. The RIM-66 Standard entered service 11 years before the S-300PMU (1967 vs 1978).
| American surface-to-air missile, entered service in 1967, manufactured by Raytheon and Hughes. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Surface-to-Air |
| Type | Radar-guided surface-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer | Raytheon / Hughes |
| Service year | 1967 |
| Number produced | 5,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $2.4 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 | 74.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 3.5 ◉ |
| Weight | 608 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 62.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 4.72 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 343 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Active terminal guidance |
| 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-66 Standard or S-300PMU?
The S-300PMU has a longer range at 150 km compared to the RIM-66 Standard's 74 km.
Which is faster, the RIM-66 Standard or S-300PMU?
The S-300PMU is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 9.1 compared to the RIM-66 Standard's Mach 3.5.
Which has a larger warhead, the RIM-66 Standard or S-300PMU?
The S-300PMU carries a larger warhead at 145 kg compared to the RIM-66 Standard's 62 kg.
Which is heavier, the RIM-66 Standard or S-300PMU?
The S-300PMU is heavier at 1,800 kg compared to the RIM-66 Standard's 608 kg.
Which is longer, the RIM-66 Standard or S-300PMU?
The S-300PMU is longer at 7.50 meters compared to the RIM-66 Standard's 4.72 meters.
What guidance systems do the RIM-66 Standard and S-300PMU use?
The RIM-66 Standard uses Active terminal guidance guidance while the S-300PMU uses Active Radar Homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the RIM-66 Standard or S-300PMU?
The RIM-66 Standard entered service first in 1967, 11 years before the S-300PMU which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the RIM-66 Standard or S-300PMU?
The S-300PMU has been produced in greater numbers with 28,000 units compared to 5,000 units of the RIM-66 Standard.