9K33 Osa vs SAM-2
Overview
The 9K33 Osa and the SAM-2 are both Surface-to-Air missiles.
The SAM-2 has a range of 30 km — 2.0x the 9K33 Osa's 15 km. The 9K33 Osa reaches 3,672 km/h vs 4,321 km/h for the SAM-2. The 9K33 Osa carries a 40 kg warhead vs 195 kg for the SAM-2. Launch weight is 170 kg for the 9K33 Osa vs 2,300 kg for the SAM-2.
| 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 portable infrared surface-to-air missile, 5 km range, manufactured by Toshiba. | |
| Origin | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| Category | Surface-to-Air |
| Type | High-altitude surface-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer | Toshiba |
| Service year | -- |
| Number produced | -- 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 | 30.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 3.5 ◉ |
| Weight | 2,300 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 195.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 1.43 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 80 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | -- |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the 9K33 Osa or SAM-2?
The SAM-2 has a longer range at 30 km compared to the 9K33 Osa's 15 km.
Which is faster, the 9K33 Osa or SAM-2?
The SAM-2 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 3.5 compared to the 9K33 Osa's Mach 3.0.
Which has a larger warhead, the 9K33 Osa or SAM-2?
The SAM-2 carries a larger warhead at 195 kg compared to the 9K33 Osa's 40 kg.
Which is heavier, the 9K33 Osa or SAM-2?
The SAM-2 is heavier at 2,300 kg compared to the 9K33 Osa's 170 kg.
Which is longer, the 9K33 Osa or SAM-2?
The 9K33 Osa is longer at 3.20 meters compared to the SAM-2's 1.43 meters.