RIM-66 Standard vs Sea Cat
The RIM-66 Standard and the Sea Cat are both Surface-to-Air missiles. The RIM-66 Standard has a range of 74 km — 13:1 the Sea Cat's 5 km. The RIM-66 Standard reaches 4,290 km/h vs 988 km/h for the Sea Cat. The RIM-66 Standard carries a 62 kg warhead vs 10 kg for the Sea Cat. Launch weight is 608 kg for the RIM-66 Standard vs 68 kg for the Sea Cat. The RIM-66 Standard uses Active terminal guidance guidance, while the Sea Cat relies on Fully automatic engagement. The Sea Cat entered service 5 years before the RIM-66 Standard (1962 vs 1967).
| 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 |
| British surface-to-air missile, entered service in 1962, has a 5 km range. | |
| Origin | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Surface-to-Air |
| Type | Radar-guided surface-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer | Short Brothers |
| Service year | 1962 |
| Number produced | -- 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 | 5.5 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 988 km/h ◉ |
| Weight | 68 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 10.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 1.48 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 190 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Fully automatic engagement |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the RIM-66 Standard or Sea Cat?
The RIM-66 Standard has a longer range at 74 km compared to the Sea Cat's 5 km.
Which is faster, the RIM-66 Standard or Sea Cat?
The RIM-66 Standard is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 3.5 compared to the Sea Cat's 988 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the RIM-66 Standard or Sea Cat?
The RIM-66 Standard carries a larger warhead at 62 kg compared to the Sea Cat's 10 kg.
Which is heavier, the RIM-66 Standard or Sea Cat?
The RIM-66 Standard is heavier at 608 kg compared to the Sea Cat's 68 kg.
Which is longer, the RIM-66 Standard or Sea Cat?
The RIM-66 Standard is longer at 4.72 meters compared to the Sea Cat's 1.48 meters.
What guidance systems do the RIM-66 Standard and Sea Cat use?
The RIM-66 Standard uses Active terminal guidance guidance while the Sea Cat uses Fully automatic engagement guidance.
Which entered service first, the RIM-66 Standard or Sea Cat?
The Sea Cat entered service first in 1962, 5 years before the RIM-66 Standard which entered service in 1967.