Iron Dome vs S-400
Iron Dome
Israeli short-range air defense system by Rafael
Defense against short-range rockets, mortars, and drones
VS
S-400 Triumf
Russian long-range air defense system by Almaz-Antey
Long-range air and missile defense of strategic assets
Short Answer
Iron Dome is Israel's short-range rocket defense system with a 90%+ interception rate against rockets and mortars. The S-400 Triumf is Russia's long-range air defense system designed to shoot down aircraft, cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles at 400km range. They serve completely different roles.
Our Verdict
These aren't competitors — they're different classes. Iron Dome defends against short-range rockets (Hamas, Hezbollah). S-400 defends against aircraft and missiles at long range. Israel uses Iron Dome + David's Sling + Arrow for layered defense.
Iron Dome5
10S-400 Triumf
Choose Iron Dome if
Defense against short-range rockets, mortars, and drones
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Key Differences at a Glance
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Range: S-400 Triumf wins (40-400 km vs 4-70 km)
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Targets: S-400 Triumf wins (Aircraft, cruise/ballistic missiles vs Rockets, mortars, drones)
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Interception Rate: Iron Dome wins (90%+ (proven) vs Claimed 90%+ (unproven vs peers))
Key Facts & Figures
| Metric | Iron Dome | S-400 Triumf | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Range(km) | 70 | 400 | -83% |
| Battery Cost(USD) | $50M | $500M+ | -90% |
| Interceptor Cost(USD) | $40-100K | $1-2M | -95% |
All figures sourced from publicly available data. Last updated May 2026.
Key Differences
Iron Dome
Attribute
S-400 Triumf
4-70 km
Range
40-400 km🏆
Rockets, mortars, drones
Targets
Aircraft, cruise/ballistic missiles🏆
90%+ (proven)🏆
Interception Rate
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Last updated: March 21, 2026Human reviewed
