2K12 Kub vs SAM-1
The 2K12 Kub and the SAM-1 are both Surface-to-Air missiles. Range is 24 km for the 2K12 Kub vs 40 km for the SAM-1. The 2K12 Kub reaches 3,457 km/h vs 2,400 km/h for the SAM-1. The 2K12 Kub carries a 59 kg warhead vs 9 kg for the SAM-1. Launch weight is 550 kg for the 2K12 Kub vs 100 kg for the SAM-1. The 2K12 Kub uses Semi-active radar homing guidance, while the SAM-1 relies on Phased array active radar seeker. The 2K12 Kub has been produced in 10,000 units vs 107 for the SAM-1. The 2K12 Kub entered service 14 years before the SAM-1 (1967 vs 1981).
| Soviet surface-to-air missile, entered service in 1967, utilizing semi-active radar homing for guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇷🇺 Russia, 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Surface-to-Air |
| Type | Radar-guided surface-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer | Russian State Industry |
| Service year | 1967 |
| Number produced | 10,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Japanese surface-to-air missile, entering service in 1981, utilizes a phased array active radar seeker. | |
| Origin | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| Category | Surface-to-Air |
| Type | Radar-guided surface-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer | Toshiba |
| Service year | 1981 |
| Number produced | 107 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Range | 24.0 km â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 2.8 â—‰ |
| Weight | 550 kg â—‰ |
| Warhead | 59.0 kg â—‰ |
| Length | 6.20 m â—‰ |
| Diameter | 335 mm â—‰ |
| Guidance | Semi-active radar homing |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
| Range | 40.0 km â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 2.0 â—‰ |
| Weight | 100 kg â—‰ |
| Warhead | 9.0 kg â—‰ |
| Length | 2.70 m â—‰ |
| Diameter | 160 mm â—‰ |
| Guidance | Phased array active radar seeker |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the 2K12 Kub or SAM-1?
The SAM-1 has a longer range at 40 km compared to the 2K12 Kub's 24 km.
Which is faster, the 2K12 Kub or SAM-1?
The 2K12 Kub is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 2.8 compared to the SAM-1's Mach 2.0.
Which has a larger warhead, the 2K12 Kub or SAM-1?
The 2K12 Kub carries a larger warhead at 59 kg compared to the SAM-1's 9 kg.
Which is heavier, the 2K12 Kub or SAM-1?
The 2K12 Kub is heavier at 550 kg compared to the SAM-1's 100 kg.
Which is longer, the 2K12 Kub or SAM-1?
The 2K12 Kub is longer at 6.20 meters compared to the SAM-1's 2.70 meters.
What guidance systems do the 2K12 Kub and SAM-1 use?
The 2K12 Kub uses Semi-active radar homing guidance while the SAM-1 uses Phased array active radar seeker guidance.
Which entered service first, the 2K12 Kub or SAM-1?
The 2K12 Kub entered service first in 1967, 14 years before the SAM-1 which entered service in 1981.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 2K12 Kub or SAM-1?
The 2K12 Kub has been produced in greater numbers with 10,000 units compared to 107 units of the SAM-1.