S-300PMU vs 9K34 Strela-3
Overview
The S-300PMU and the 9K34 Strela-3 are both Surface-to-Air missiles.
The S-300PMU has a range of 150 km — 33:1 the 9K34 Strela-3's 4 km. The S-300PMU reaches 11,185 km/h vs 2,160 km/h for the 9K34 Strela-3. The S-300PMU carries a 145 kg warhead vs 1 kg for the 9K34 Strela-3. Launch weight is 1,800 kg for the S-300PMU vs 10 kg for the 9K34 Strela-3. The S-300PMU uses Active Radar Homing guidance, while the 9K34 Strela-3 relies on Infra-red homing.
The 9K34 Strela-3 entered service 4 years before the S-300PMU (1974 vs 1978).
| 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 |
| Soviet portable surface-to-air missile, entered service in 1974, guided by infrared homing. | |
| Origin | 🇷🇺 Russia, 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Surface-to-Air |
| Type | Portable infrared surface-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer | KBM |
| Service year | 1974 |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| 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 |
| Range | 4.5 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 1.8 ◉ |
| Weight | 10 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 1.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 1.40 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 75 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Infra-red homing |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the S-300PMU or 9K34 Strela-3?
The S-300PMU has a longer range at 150 km compared to the 9K34 Strela-3's 4 km.
Which is faster, the S-300PMU or 9K34 Strela-3?
The S-300PMU is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 9.1 compared to the 9K34 Strela-3's Mach 1.8.
Which has a larger warhead, the S-300PMU or 9K34 Strela-3?
The S-300PMU carries a larger warhead at 145 kg compared to the 9K34 Strela-3's 1 kg.
Which is heavier, the S-300PMU or 9K34 Strela-3?
The S-300PMU is heavier at 1,800 kg compared to the 9K34 Strela-3's 10 kg.
Which is longer, the S-300PMU or 9K34 Strela-3?
The S-300PMU is longer at 7.50 meters compared to the 9K34 Strela-3's 1.40 meters.
What guidance systems do the S-300PMU and 9K34 Strela-3 use?
The S-300PMU uses Active Radar Homing guidance while the 9K34 Strela-3 uses Infra-red homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the S-300PMU or 9K34 Strela-3?
The 9K34 Strela-3 entered service first in 1974, 4 years before the S-300PMU which entered service in 1978.