MIM-23 Hawk vs SAM-1
Overview
The MIM-23 Hawk and the SAM-1 are both Surface-to-Air missiles.
Range is 40 km for the MIM-23 Hawk vs 40 km for the SAM-1. The MIM-23 Hawk reaches 2,964 km/h vs 2,400 km/h for the SAM-1. The MIM-23 Hawk carries a 136 kg warhead vs 9 kg for the SAM-1. Launch weight is 626 kg for the MIM-23 Hawk vs 100 kg for the SAM-1. The MIM-23 Hawk uses Semi-active radar homing guidance, while the SAM-1 relies on Phased array active radar seeker.
The MIM-23 Hawk has been produced in 40,000 units vs 107 for the SAM-1. The MIM-23 Hawk entered service 21 years before the SAM-1 (1960 vs 1981).
| American surface-to-air missile, entered service in 1960, uses semi-active radar homing for guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Surface-to-Air |
| Type | Radar-guided surface-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer | Raytheon |
| Service year | 1960 |
| Number produced | 40,000 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 | 40.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 2.4 ◉ |
| Weight | 626 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 136.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 5.12 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 356 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Semi-active radar homing |
| 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 MIM-23 Hawk or SAM-1?
Both the MIM-23 Hawk and SAM-1 have the same range of 40 km.
Which is faster, the MIM-23 Hawk or SAM-1?
The MIM-23 Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 2.4 compared to the SAM-1's Mach 2.0.
Which has a larger warhead, the MIM-23 Hawk or SAM-1?
The MIM-23 Hawk carries a larger warhead at 136 kg compared to the SAM-1's 9 kg.
Which is heavier, the MIM-23 Hawk or SAM-1?
The MIM-23 Hawk is heavier at 626 kg compared to the SAM-1's 100 kg.
Which is longer, the MIM-23 Hawk or SAM-1?
The MIM-23 Hawk is longer at 5.12 meters compared to the SAM-1's 2.70 meters.
What guidance systems do the MIM-23 Hawk and SAM-1 use?
The MIM-23 Hawk uses Semi-active radar homing guidance while the SAM-1 uses Phased array active radar seeker guidance.
Which entered service first, the MIM-23 Hawk or SAM-1?
The MIM-23 Hawk entered service first in 1960, 21 years before the SAM-1 which entered service in 1981.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MIM-23 Hawk or SAM-1?
The MIM-23 Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 40,000 units compared to 107 units of the SAM-1.