RIM-66 Standard vs M-11 Shtorm
The RIM-66 Standard and the M-11 Shtorm are both Surface-to-Air missiles. Range is 74 km for the RIM-66 Standard vs 55 km for the M-11 Shtorm. The RIM-66 Standard reaches 4,290 km/h vs 3,704 km/h for the M-11 Shtorm. The RIM-66 Standard carries a 62 kg warhead vs 150 kg for the M-11 Shtorm. Launch weight is 608 kg for the RIM-66 Standard vs 845 kg for the M-11 Shtorm. The RIM-66 Standard uses Active terminal guidance guidance, while the M-11 Shtorm relies on Radio command. The RIM-66 Standard has been produced in 5,000 units vs 25 for the M-11 Shtorm. The RIM-66 Standard entered service 2 years before the M-11 Shtorm (1967 vs 1969).
| 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 |
| 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 | 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 | 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 RIM-66 Standard or M-11 Shtorm?
The RIM-66 Standard has a longer range at 74 km compared to the M-11 Shtorm's 55 km.
Which is faster, the RIM-66 Standard or M-11 Shtorm?
The RIM-66 Standard is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 3.5 compared to the M-11 Shtorm's Mach 3.0.
Which has a larger warhead, the RIM-66 Standard or M-11 Shtorm?
The M-11 Shtorm carries a larger warhead at 150 kg compared to the RIM-66 Standard's 62 kg.
Which is heavier, the RIM-66 Standard or M-11 Shtorm?
The M-11 Shtorm is heavier at 845 kg compared to the RIM-66 Standard's 608 kg.
Which is longer, the RIM-66 Standard or M-11 Shtorm?
The M-11 Shtorm is longer at 6.40 meters compared to the RIM-66 Standard's 4.72 meters.
What guidance systems do the RIM-66 Standard and M-11 Shtorm use?
The RIM-66 Standard uses Active terminal guidance guidance while the M-11 Shtorm uses Radio command guidance.
Which entered service first, the RIM-66 Standard or M-11 Shtorm?
The RIM-66 Standard entered service first in 1967, 2 years before the M-11 Shtorm which entered service in 1969.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the RIM-66 Standard or M-11 Shtorm?
The RIM-66 Standard has been produced in greater numbers with 5,000 units compared to 25 units of the M-11 Shtorm.