9K331 Tor vs Sea Cat
Overview
The 9K331 Tor and the Sea Cat are both Surface-to-Air missiles.
The 9K331 Tor has a range of 12 km — 2.2x the Sea Cat's 5 km. The 9K331 Tor reaches 3,600 km/h vs 988 km/h for the Sea Cat. The 9K331 Tor carries a 15 kg warhead vs 10 kg for the Sea Cat. Launch weight is 167 kg for the 9K331 Tor vs 68 kg for the Sea Cat. The 9K331 Tor uses Radio command guidance, while the Sea Cat relies on Fully automatic engagement.
The Sea Cat entered service 24 years before the 9K331 Tor (1962 vs 1986).
| Russian surface-to-air missile, entered service in 1986, utilizes radio command guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇷🇺 Russia, 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Surface-to-Air |
| Type | Radar-guided surface-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer | IEMZ Kupol |
| Service year | 1986 |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $0.8 million |
| British surface-to-air missile, entered service in 1962, has a 5 km range. | |
| Origin | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Surface-to-Air |
| Type | Radar-guided surface-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer | Short Brothers |
| Service year | 1962 |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Range | 12.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 2.9 ◉ |
| Weight | 167 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 15.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 2.90 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 235 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Radio command |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
| Range | 5.5 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 988 km/h ◉ |
| Weight | 68 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 10.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 1.48 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 190 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Fully automatic engagement |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the 9K331 Tor or Sea Cat?
The 9K331 Tor has a longer range at 12 km compared to the Sea Cat's 5 km.
Which is faster, the 9K331 Tor or Sea Cat?
The 9K331 Tor is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 2.9 compared to the Sea Cat's 988 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the 9K331 Tor or Sea Cat?
The 9K331 Tor carries a larger warhead at 15 kg compared to the Sea Cat's 10 kg.
Which is heavier, the 9K331 Tor or Sea Cat?
The 9K331 Tor is heavier at 167 kg compared to the Sea Cat's 68 kg.
Which is longer, the 9K331 Tor or Sea Cat?
The 9K331 Tor is longer at 2.90 meters compared to the Sea Cat's 1.48 meters.
What guidance systems do the 9K331 Tor and Sea Cat use?
The 9K331 Tor uses Radio command guidance while the Sea Cat uses Fully automatic engagement guidance.
Which entered service first, the 9K331 Tor or Sea Cat?
The Sea Cat entered service first in 1962, 24 years before the 9K331 Tor which entered service in 1986.