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S-300PMU vs 2K12 Kub

S-300PMU vs 2K12 Kub at a glance — range 150 vs 24 km, speed 11,185 vs 3,457 km/h, warhead 145 vs 59 kg, launch weight 1,800 vs 550 kg.

Specifications
S-300PMU 2K12 Kub
Origin 🇷🇺 Russia🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Russia🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Surface-to-Air Surface-to-Air
Type High altitude radar-guided surface-to-air missile Radar-guided surface-to-air missile
Manufacturer MZiK Russian State Industry
Service year 1978 1967
Number produced 28,000 units 10,000 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Range 150.0 km 24.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 9.1 Mach 2.8
Weight 1,800 kg 550 kg
Warhead 145.0 kg 59.0 kg
Length 7.50 m 6.20 m
Diameter 450 mm 335 mm
Guidance Active Radar Homing Semi-active radar homing
Warhead type High Explosive High Explosive
Scale Comparison
S-300PMU 7.50 m 2K12 KUB 6.20 m 1.75 m
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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.