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.