S-300PMU vs Starstreak
Overview
The S-300PMU and the Starstreak are both Surface-to-Air missiles.
The S-300PMU has a range of 150 km — 21:1 the Starstreak's 7 km. The S-300PMU reaches 11,185 km/h vs 3,704 km/h for the Starstreak. The S-300PMU carries a 145 kg warhead vs 3 kg for the Starstreak. Launch weight is 1,800 kg for the S-300PMU vs 14 kg for the Starstreak. The S-300PMU uses Active Radar Homing guidance, while the Starstreak relies on SACLOS, Laser-beam guidance.
The S-300PMU has been produced in 28,000 units vs 7,000 for the Starstreak. The S-300PMU entered service 19 years before the Starstreak (1978 vs 1997).
| 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 |
| British portable missile, entered service in 1997, uses laser-beam guidance to hit targets within 5 km. | |
| Origin | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Surface-to-Air |
| Type | Portable optical-guided surface-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer | Short Brothers |
| Service year | 1997 |
| Number produced | 7,000 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 | 7.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 3.0 ◉ |
| Weight | 14 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 3.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 1.39 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 76 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | SACLOS, Laser-beam guidance |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
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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.