S-300PMU vs 9K331 Tor
Overview
The S-300PMU and the 9K331 Tor are both Surface-to-Air missiles.
The S-300PMU has a range of 150 km — 12:1 the 9K331 Tor's 12 km. The S-300PMU reaches 11,185 km/h vs 3,600 km/h for the 9K331 Tor. The S-300PMU carries a 145 kg warhead vs 15 kg for the 9K331 Tor. Launch weight is 1,800 kg for the S-300PMU vs 167 kg for the 9K331 Tor. The S-300PMU uses Active Radar Homing guidance, while the 9K331 Tor relies on Radio command.
The S-300PMU entered service 8 years before the 9K331 Tor (1978 vs 1986).
| 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 |
| Russian surface-to-air missile, entered service in 1986, utilizes radio command guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇷🇺 Russia, 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Surface-to-Air |
| Type | Radar-guided surface-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer | IEMZ Kupol |
| Service year | 1986 |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $0.8 million |
| 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 | 12.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 2.9 ◉ |
| Weight | 167 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 15.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 2.90 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 235 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Radio command |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the S-300PMU or 9K331 Tor?
The S-300PMU has a longer range at 150 km compared to the 9K331 Tor's 12 km.
Which is faster, the S-300PMU or 9K331 Tor?
The S-300PMU is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 9.1 compared to the 9K331 Tor's Mach 2.9.
Which has a larger warhead, the S-300PMU or 9K331 Tor?
The S-300PMU carries a larger warhead at 145 kg compared to the 9K331 Tor's 15 kg.
Which is heavier, the S-300PMU or 9K331 Tor?
The S-300PMU is heavier at 1,800 kg compared to the 9K331 Tor's 167 kg.
Which is longer, the S-300PMU or 9K331 Tor?
The S-300PMU is longer at 7.50 meters compared to the 9K331 Tor's 2.90 meters.
What guidance systems do the S-300PMU and 9K331 Tor use?
The S-300PMU uses Active Radar Homing guidance while the 9K331 Tor uses Radio command guidance.
Which entered service first, the S-300PMU or 9K331 Tor?
The S-300PMU entered service first in 1978, 8 years before the 9K331 Tor which entered service in 1986.