S-400 Triumf vs MIM-104 Patriot PAC-3
Air defense systems ยท ๐ท๐บ Russia vs ๐บ๐ธ United States
Russia's flagship long-range SAM system with layered missiles out to 400 km. Export sales to Turkey and India caused major diplomatic storms.
The most combat-tested Western air-defense system: from Scuds in 1991 to ballistic and hypersonic-class threats over Ukraine and the Middle East.
Key differences
- S-400 Triumf flies farther: 400 vs 160 km (+150%).
- S-400 Triumf is cheaper: ~$300M vs ~$1,100M per unit.
- S-400 Triumf is the newer design (entered service 2007 vs 1984).
Specifications side by side
| S-400 Triumf | MIM-104 Patriot PAC-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| ๐ท๐บ Russia | Country of origin | ๐บ๐ธ United States |
| 2007 | In service since | 1984 |
| 400 km | Range | 160 km |
| Missiles 40N6 (400 km), 48N6 (250 km), 9M96 (120 km) | Armament | PAC-3 MSE hit-to-kill interceptors, PAC-2 GEM-T |
| ~$300M | Unit cost | ~$1,100M |
Tables compare stated specifications; real combat outcomes depend on crew training, situation, support and rules of engagement โ not stats alone.