RIM-66 Standard vs Sea Dart
The RIM-66 Standard and the Sea Dart are both Surface-to-Air missiles. Range is 74 km for the RIM-66 Standard vs 56 km for the Sea Dart. The RIM-66 Standard reaches 4,290 km/h vs 3,704 km/h for the Sea Dart. The RIM-66 Standard carries a 62 kg warhead vs 11 kg for the Sea Dart. Launch weight is 608 kg for the RIM-66 Standard vs 550 kg for the Sea Dart. The RIM-66 Standard uses Active terminal guidance guidance, while the Sea Dart relies on Semi-active radar homing. The RIM-66 Standard has been produced in 5,000 units vs 2,000 for the Sea Dart. The RIM-66 Standard entered service 6 years before the Sea Dart (1967 vs 1973).
| 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 1973, utilizes semi-active radar homing for guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Surface-to-Air |
| Type | Radar-guided surface-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer | British Aerospace |
| Service year | 1973 |
| Number produced | 2,000 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 | 56.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 3.0 ◉ |
| Weight | 550 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 11.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 4.36 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 420 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Semi-active radar homing |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the RIM-66 Standard or Sea Dart?
The RIM-66 Standard has a longer range at 74 km compared to the Sea Dart's 56 km.
Which is faster, the RIM-66 Standard or Sea Dart?
The RIM-66 Standard is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 3.5 compared to the Sea Dart's Mach 3.0.
Which has a larger warhead, the RIM-66 Standard or Sea Dart?
The RIM-66 Standard carries a larger warhead at 62 kg compared to the Sea Dart's 11 kg.
Which is heavier, the RIM-66 Standard or Sea Dart?
The RIM-66 Standard is heavier at 608 kg compared to the Sea Dart's 550 kg.
Which is longer, the RIM-66 Standard or Sea Dart?
The RIM-66 Standard is longer at 4.72 meters compared to the Sea Dart's 4.36 meters.
What guidance systems do the RIM-66 Standard and Sea Dart use?
The RIM-66 Standard uses Active terminal guidance guidance while the Sea Dart uses Semi-active radar homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the RIM-66 Standard or Sea Dart?
The RIM-66 Standard entered service first in 1967, 6 years before the Sea Dart which entered service in 1973.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the RIM-66 Standard or Sea Dart?
The RIM-66 Standard has been produced in greater numbers with 5,000 units compared to 2,000 units of the Sea Dart.