S-300PMU vs 9K33 Osa
The S-300PMU and the 9K33 Osa are both Surface-to-Air missiles. The S-300PMU has a range of 150 km — 10:1 the 9K33 Osa's 15 km. The S-300PMU reaches 11,185 km/h vs 3,672 km/h for the 9K33 Osa. The S-300PMU carries a 145 kg warhead vs 40 kg for the 9K33 Osa. Launch weight is 1,800 kg for the S-300PMU vs 170 kg for the 9K33 Osa. The S-300PMU uses Active Radar Homing guidance, while the 9K33 Osa relies on RF CLOS. The S-300PMU has been produced in 28,000 units vs 1,200 for the 9K33 Osa. The 9K33 Osa entered service 7 years before the S-300PMU (1971 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 1971, utilizes radar guidance to engage targets. | |
| Origin | 🇷🇺 Russia, 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Surface-to-Air |
| Type | Radar-guided surface-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer | Znamya Truda Plant |
| Service year | 1971 |
| Number produced | 1,200 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 | 15.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 3.0 ◉ |
| Weight | 170 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 40.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 3.20 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 210 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | RF CLOS |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the S-300PMU or 9K33 Osa?
The S-300PMU has a longer range at 150 km compared to the 9K33 Osa's 15 km.
Which is faster, the S-300PMU or 9K33 Osa?
The S-300PMU is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 9.1 compared to the 9K33 Osa's Mach 3.0.
Which has a larger warhead, the S-300PMU or 9K33 Osa?
The S-300PMU carries a larger warhead at 145 kg compared to the 9K33 Osa's 40 kg.
Which is heavier, the S-300PMU or 9K33 Osa?
The S-300PMU is heavier at 1,800 kg compared to the 9K33 Osa's 170 kg.
Which is longer, the S-300PMU or 9K33 Osa?
The S-300PMU is longer at 7.50 meters compared to the 9K33 Osa's 3.20 meters.
What guidance systems do the S-300PMU and 9K33 Osa use?
The S-300PMU uses Active Radar Homing guidance while the 9K33 Osa uses RF CLOS guidance.
Which entered service first, the S-300PMU or 9K33 Osa?
The 9K33 Osa entered service first in 1971, 7 years before the S-300PMU which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the S-300PMU or 9K33 Osa?
The S-300PMU has been produced in greater numbers with 28,000 units compared to 1,200 units of the 9K33 Osa.