S-300PMU vs 2K12 Kub
The S-300PMU and the 2K12 Kub are both Surface-to-Air missiles. The S-300PMU has a range of 150 km — 6.2x the 2K12 Kub's 24 km. The S-300PMU reaches 11,185 km/h vs 3,457 km/h for the 2K12 Kub. The S-300PMU carries a 145 kg warhead vs 59 kg for the 2K12 Kub. Launch weight is 1,800 kg for the S-300PMU vs 550 kg for the 2K12 Kub. The S-300PMU uses Active Radar Homing guidance, while the 2K12 Kub relies on Semi-active radar homing. The S-300PMU has been produced in 28,000 units vs 10,000 for the 2K12 Kub. The 2K12 Kub entered service 11 years before the S-300PMU (1967 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 surface-to-air missile, entered service in 1967, utilizing semi-active radar homing for guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇷🇺 Russia, 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Surface-to-Air |
| Type | Radar-guided surface-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer | Russian State Industry |
| Service year | 1967 |
| Number produced | 10,000 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 | 24.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 2.8 ◉ |
| Weight | 550 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 59.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 6.20 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 335 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Semi-active radar homing |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the S-300PMU or 2K12 Kub?
The S-300PMU has a longer range at 150 km compared to the 2K12 Kub's 24 km.
Which is faster, the S-300PMU or 2K12 Kub?
The S-300PMU is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 9.1 compared to the 2K12 Kub's Mach 2.8.
Which has a larger warhead, the S-300PMU or 2K12 Kub?
The S-300PMU carries a larger warhead at 145 kg compared to the 2K12 Kub's 59 kg.
Which is heavier, the S-300PMU or 2K12 Kub?
The S-300PMU is heavier at 1,800 kg compared to the 2K12 Kub's 550 kg.
Which is longer, the S-300PMU or 2K12 Kub?
The S-300PMU is longer at 7.50 meters compared to the 2K12 Kub's 6.20 meters.
What guidance systems do the S-300PMU and 2K12 Kub use?
The S-300PMU uses Active Radar Homing guidance while the 2K12 Kub uses Semi-active radar homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the S-300PMU or 2K12 Kub?
The 2K12 Kub entered service first in 1967, 11 years before the S-300PMU which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the S-300PMU or 2K12 Kub?
The S-300PMU has been produced in greater numbers with 28,000 units compared to 10,000 units of the 2K12 Kub.