Roland vs SAM-1
The Roland and the SAM-1 are both Surface-to-Air missiles. The SAM-1 has a range of 40 km — 6.7x the Roland's 6 km. The Roland reaches 1,960 km/h vs 2,400 km/h for the SAM-1. The Roland carries a 9 kg warhead vs 9 kg for the SAM-1. Launch weight is 63 kg for the Roland vs 100 kg for the SAM-1. The Roland uses Optical or tracking radar guidance, while the SAM-1 relies on Phased array active radar seeker. The Roland has been produced in 600 units vs 107 for the SAM-1. The Roland entered service 4 years before the SAM-1 (1977 vs 1981).
| 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 |
| Japanese surface-to-air missile, entering service in 1981, utilizes a phased array active radar seeker. | |
| Origin | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| Category | Surface-to-Air |
| Type | Radar-guided surface-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer | Toshiba |
| Service year | 1981 |
| Number produced | 107 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 | 40.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 2.0 ◉ |
| Weight | 100 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 9.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 2.70 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 160 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Phased array active radar seeker |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the Roland or SAM-1?
The SAM-1 has a longer range at 40 km compared to the Roland's 6 km.
Which is faster, the Roland or SAM-1?
The SAM-1 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 2.0 compared to the Roland's Mach 1.6.
Which has a larger warhead, the Roland or SAM-1?
Both the Roland and SAM-1 carry the same warhead weight of 9 kg.
Which is heavier, the Roland or SAM-1?
The SAM-1 is heavier at 100 kg compared to the Roland's 63 kg.
Which is longer, the Roland or SAM-1?
The SAM-1 is longer at 2.70 meters compared to the Roland's 2.40 meters.
What guidance systems do the Roland and SAM-1 use?
The Roland uses Optical or tracking radar guidance while the SAM-1 uses Phased array active radar seeker guidance.
Which entered service first, the Roland or SAM-1?
The Roland entered service first in 1977, 4 years before the SAM-1 which entered service in 1981.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Roland or SAM-1?
The Roland has been produced in greater numbers with 600 units compared to 107 units of the SAM-1.