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S-300PMU vs Starstreak

S-300PMU vs Starstreak at a glance — range 150 vs 7 km, speed 11,185 vs 3,704 km/h, warhead 145 vs 3 kg, launch weight 1,800 vs 14 kg.

Specifications
S-300PMU Starstreak
Origin 🇷🇺 Russia🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Surface-to-Air Surface-to-Air
Type High altitude radar-guided surface-to-air missile Portable optical-guided surface-to-air missile
Manufacturer MZiK Short Brothers
Service year 1978 1997
Number produced 28,000 units 7,000 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Range 150.0 km 7.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 9.1 Mach 3.0
Weight 1,800 kg 14 kg
Warhead 145.0 kg 3.0 kg
Length 7.50 m 1.39 m
Diameter 450 mm 76 mm
Guidance Active Radar Homing SACLOS, Laser-beam guidance
Warhead type High Explosive High Explosive
Scale Comparison
S-300PMU 7.50 m STARSTREAK 1.39 m 1.75 m
Performance Radar Chart
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the S-300PMU or Starstreak?
The S-300PMU has a longer range at 150 km compared to the Starstreak's 7 km.
Which is faster, the S-300PMU or Starstreak?
The S-300PMU is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 9.1 compared to the Starstreak's Mach 3.0.
Which has a larger warhead, the S-300PMU or Starstreak?
The S-300PMU carries a larger warhead at 145 kg compared to the Starstreak's 3 kg.
Which is heavier, the S-300PMU or Starstreak?
The S-300PMU is heavier at 1,800 kg compared to the Starstreak's 14 kg.
Which is longer, the S-300PMU or Starstreak?
The S-300PMU is longer at 7.50 meters compared to the Starstreak's 1.39 meters.
What guidance systems do the S-300PMU and Starstreak use?
The S-300PMU uses Active Radar Homing guidance while the Starstreak uses SACLOS, Laser-beam guidance guidance.
Which entered service first, the S-300PMU or Starstreak?
The S-300PMU entered service first in 1978, 19 years before the Starstreak which entered service in 1997.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the S-300PMU or Starstreak?
The S-300PMU has been produced in greater numbers with 28,000 units compared to 7,000 units of the Starstreak.