S-300PMU vs M-11 Shtorm
Overview
The S-300PMU and the M-11 Shtorm are both Surface-to-Air missiles.
The S-300PMU has a range of 150 km — 2.7x the M-11 Shtorm's 55 km. The S-300PMU reaches 11,185 km/h vs 3,704 km/h for the M-11 Shtorm. The S-300PMU carries a 145 kg warhead vs 150 kg for the M-11 Shtorm. Launch weight is 1,800 kg for the S-300PMU vs 845 kg for the M-11 Shtorm. The S-300PMU uses Active Radar Homing guidance, while the M-11 Shtorm relies on Radio command.
The S-300PMU has been produced in 28,000 units vs 25 for the M-11 Shtorm. The M-11 Shtorm entered service 9 years before the S-300PMU (1969 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 1969, utilizes radio command guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Surface-to-Air |
| Type | Radar-guided surface-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer | Soviet State Industry |
| Service year | 1969 |
| Number produced | 25 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 | 55.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 3.0 ◉ |
| Weight | 845 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 150.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 6.40 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 700 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Radio command |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the S-300PMU or M-11 Shtorm?
The S-300PMU has a longer range at 150 km compared to the M-11 Shtorm's 55 km.
Which is faster, the S-300PMU or M-11 Shtorm?
The S-300PMU is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 9.1 compared to the M-11 Shtorm's Mach 3.0.
Which has a larger warhead, the S-300PMU or M-11 Shtorm?
The M-11 Shtorm carries a larger warhead at 150 kg compared to the S-300PMU's 145 kg.
Which is heavier, the S-300PMU or M-11 Shtorm?
The S-300PMU is heavier at 1,800 kg compared to the M-11 Shtorm's 845 kg.
Which is longer, the S-300PMU or M-11 Shtorm?
The S-300PMU is longer at 7.50 meters compared to the M-11 Shtorm's 6.40 meters.
What guidance systems do the S-300PMU and M-11 Shtorm use?
The S-300PMU uses Active Radar Homing guidance while the M-11 Shtorm uses Radio command guidance.
Which entered service first, the S-300PMU or M-11 Shtorm?
The M-11 Shtorm entered service first in 1969, 9 years before the S-300PMU which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the S-300PMU or M-11 Shtorm?
The S-300PMU has been produced in greater numbers with 28,000 units compared to 25 units of the M-11 Shtorm.