S-400 Triumf vs SAM-1

Overview

The S-400 Triumf and the SAM-1 are both Surface-to-Air missiles.

The S-400 Triumf has a range of 400 km — 10:1 the SAM-1's 40 km. The S-400 Triumf reaches 17,280 km/h vs 2,400 km/h for the SAM-1. The S-400 Triumf carries a 180 kg warhead vs 9 kg for the SAM-1. Launch weight is 1,893 kg for the S-400 Triumf vs 100 kg for the SAM-1. The S-400 Triumf uses Semi-active radar homing or active radar homing guidance, while the SAM-1 relies on Phased array active radar seeker.

The SAM-1 entered service 26 years before the S-400 Triumf (1981 vs 2007).

Russian surface-to-air missile, entered service in 2007, designed to engage aircraft and ballistic missiles.
Origin 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Surface-to-Air
Type Surface-to-Air / Anti-Ballistic Missile
Manufacturer Fakel Machine-Building Design Bureau
Service year 2007
Number produced -- units
Estimated unit price $1.5 million
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 400.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 14.1
Weight 1,893 kg
Warhead 180.0 kg
Length NA
Diameter -- mm
Guidance Semi-active radar homing or active radar homing
Warhead type Directed explosion
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 S-400 Triumf or SAM-1?
The S-400 Triumf has a longer range at 400 km compared to the SAM-1's 40 km.
Which is faster, the S-400 Triumf or SAM-1?
The S-400 Triumf is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 14.1 compared to the SAM-1's Mach 2.0.
Which has a larger warhead, the S-400 Triumf or SAM-1?
The S-400 Triumf carries a larger warhead at 180 kg compared to the SAM-1's 9 kg.
Which is heavier, the S-400 Triumf or SAM-1?
The S-400 Triumf is heavier at 1,893 kg compared to the SAM-1's 100 kg.
Which is longer, the S-400 Triumf or SAM-1?
The SAM-1 is longer at 2.70 meters compared to the S-400 Triumf's 0.00 meters.
What guidance systems do the S-400 Triumf and SAM-1 use?
The S-400 Triumf uses Semi-active radar homing or active radar homing guidance while the SAM-1 uses Phased array active radar seeker guidance.
Which entered service first, the S-400 Triumf or SAM-1?
The SAM-1 entered service first in 1981, 26 years before the S-400 Triumf which entered service in 2007.