Starstreak vs Tien Kung II
Overview
The Starstreak and the Tien Kung II are both Surface-to-Air missiles.
The Tien Kung II has a range of 160 km — 23:1 the Starstreak's 7 km. The Starstreak reaches 3,704 km/h vs 4,939 km/h for the Tien Kung II. The Starstreak carries a 3 kg warhead vs 90 kg for the Tien Kung II. Launch weight is 14 kg for the Starstreak vs 1,100 kg for the Tien Kung II. The Starstreak uses SACLOS, Laser-beam guidance guidance, while the Tien Kung II relies on Active radar homing.
The Starstreak entered service 17 years before the Tien Kung II (1997 vs 2014).
| British portable missile, entered service in 1997, uses laser-beam guidance to hit targets within 5 km. | |
| Origin | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Surface-to-Air |
| Type | Portable optical-guided surface-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer | Short Brothers |
| Service year | 1997 |
| Number produced | 7,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Taiwanese surface-to-air missile, entering service in 2014, uses active radar homing for guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇹🇼 Taiwan |
| Category | Surface-to-Air |
| Type | Radar-guided surface-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer | Chungshan Institute of Technology |
| Service year | 2014 |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Range | 7.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 3.0 ◉ |
| Weight | 14 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 3.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 1.39 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 76 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | SACLOS, Laser-beam guidance |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
| Range | 160.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 4.0 ◉ |
| Weight | 1,100 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 90.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 9.10 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 570 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Active radar homing |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the Starstreak or Tien Kung II?
The Tien Kung II has a longer range at 160 km compared to the Starstreak's 7 km.
Which is faster, the Starstreak or Tien Kung II?
The Tien Kung II is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 4.0 compared to the Starstreak's Mach 3.0.
Which has a larger warhead, the Starstreak or Tien Kung II?
The Tien Kung II carries a larger warhead at 90 kg compared to the Starstreak's 3 kg.
Which is heavier, the Starstreak or Tien Kung II?
The Tien Kung II is heavier at 1,100 kg compared to the Starstreak's 14 kg.
Which is longer, the Starstreak or Tien Kung II?
The Tien Kung II is longer at 9.10 meters compared to the Starstreak's 1.39 meters.
What guidance systems do the Starstreak and Tien Kung II use?
The Starstreak uses SACLOS, Laser-beam guidance guidance while the Tien Kung II uses Active radar homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the Starstreak or Tien Kung II?
The Starstreak entered service first in 1997, 17 years before the Tien Kung II which entered service in 2014.