9K33 Osa vs SAM-1
The 9K33 Osa and the SAM-1 are both Surface-to-Air missiles. The SAM-1 has a range of 40 km — 2.7x the 9K33 Osa's 15 km. The 9K33 Osa reaches 3,672 km/h vs 2,400 km/h for the SAM-1. The 9K33 Osa carries a 40 kg warhead vs 9 kg for the SAM-1. Launch weight is 170 kg for the 9K33 Osa vs 100 kg for the SAM-1. The 9K33 Osa uses RF CLOS guidance, while the SAM-1 relies on Phased array active radar seeker. The 9K33 Osa has been produced in 1,200 units vs 107 for the SAM-1. The 9K33 Osa entered service 10 years before the SAM-1 (1971 vs 1981).
| Soviet surface-to-air missile, entered service in 1971, utilizes radar guidance to engage targets. | |
| Origin | 🇷🇺 Russia, 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Surface-to-Air |
| Type | Radar-guided surface-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer | Znamya Truda Plant |
| Service year | 1971 |
| Number produced | 1,200 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 | 15.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 3.0 ◉ |
| Weight | 170 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 40.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 3.20 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 210 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | RF CLOS |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
| Range | 40.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 2.0 ◉ |
| Weight | 100 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 9.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 2.70 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 160 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Phased array active radar seeker |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the 9K33 Osa or SAM-1?
The SAM-1 has a longer range at 40 km compared to the 9K33 Osa's 15 km.
Which is faster, the 9K33 Osa or SAM-1?
The 9K33 Osa is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 3.0 compared to the SAM-1's Mach 2.0.
Which has a larger warhead, the 9K33 Osa or SAM-1?
The 9K33 Osa carries a larger warhead at 40 kg compared to the SAM-1's 9 kg.
Which is heavier, the 9K33 Osa or SAM-1?
The 9K33 Osa is heavier at 170 kg compared to the SAM-1's 100 kg.
Which is longer, the 9K33 Osa or SAM-1?
The 9K33 Osa is longer at 3.20 meters compared to the SAM-1's 2.70 meters.
What guidance systems do the 9K33 Osa and SAM-1 use?
The 9K33 Osa uses RF CLOS guidance while the SAM-1 uses Phased array active radar seeker guidance.
Which entered service first, the 9K33 Osa or SAM-1?
The 9K33 Osa entered service first in 1971, 10 years before the SAM-1 which entered service in 1981.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 9K33 Osa or SAM-1?
The 9K33 Osa has been produced in greater numbers with 1,200 units compared to 107 units of the SAM-1.