Roland vs S-300PMU
The Roland and the S-300PMU are both Surface-to-Air missiles. The S-300PMU has a range of 150 km — 25:1 the Roland's 6 km. The Roland reaches 1,960 km/h vs 11,185 km/h for the S-300PMU. The Roland carries a 9 kg warhead vs 145 kg for the S-300PMU. Launch weight is 63 kg for the Roland vs 1,800 kg for the S-300PMU. The Roland uses Optical or tracking radar guidance, while the S-300PMU relies on Active Radar Homing. The Roland has been produced in 600 units vs 28,000 for the S-300PMU. The Roland entered service 1 years before the S-300PMU (1977 vs 1978).
| Franco-German surface-to-air missile, entering service in 1977, uses optical or radar guidance to reach targets. | |
| Origin | 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Surface-to-Air |
| Type | Radar-guided surface-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer | Aérospatiale / MBB |
| Service year | 1977 |
| Number produced | 600 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| 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 | 6.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 1.6 ◉ |
| Weight | 63 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 9.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 2.40 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 160 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Optical or tracking radar |
| 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 Roland or S-300PMU?
The S-300PMU has a longer range at 150 km compared to the Roland's 6 km.
Which is faster, the Roland or S-300PMU?
The S-300PMU is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 9.1 compared to the Roland's Mach 1.6.
Which has a larger warhead, the Roland or S-300PMU?
The S-300PMU carries a larger warhead at 145 kg compared to the Roland's 9 kg.
Which is heavier, the Roland or S-300PMU?
The S-300PMU is heavier at 1,800 kg compared to the Roland's 63 kg.
Which is longer, the Roland or S-300PMU?
The S-300PMU is longer at 7.50 meters compared to the Roland's 2.40 meters.
What guidance systems do the Roland and S-300PMU use?
The Roland uses Optical or tracking radar guidance while the S-300PMU uses Active Radar Homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the Roland or S-300PMU?
The Roland entered service first in 1977, 1 years before the S-300PMU which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Roland or S-300PMU?
The S-300PMU has been produced in greater numbers with 28,000 units compared to 600 units of the Roland.