Patriot vs S-300
MIM-104 Patriot
US air defense system, NATO standard, combat-proven
Proven ballistic missile and aircraft defense
VS
S(
S-300 (PMU-2)
Russian long-range air defense system, widely exported
Long-range area defense at lower cost
Short Answer
The MIM-104 Patriot is the US/NATO standard air defense system, combat-proven in multiple wars with PAC-3 MSE interceptors. The S-300 is Russia's workhorse long-range SAM, widely exported but with a mixed combat record. Patriot has better proven performance; S-300 has longer theoretical range.
Our Verdict
Patriot is combat-proven and continuously upgraded (PAC-3 MSE). S-300 has good specs on paper but an underwhelming combat record. Patriot has demonstrated kills against ballistic missiles; S-300 has not against a peer adversary.
MIM-104 Patriot5
10S-300 (PMU-2)
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Key Differences at a Glance
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Max Range: S-300 (PMU-2) wins (200 km vs 160 km (PAC-3))
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Combat Proven: MIM-104 Patriot wins (Extensively (3+ wars) vs Limited/poor results)
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Hit-to-Kill: MIM-104 Patriot wins (Yes (PAC-3 MSE) vs Proximity fuse)
Key Facts & Figures
| Metric | MIM-104 Patriot | S-300 (PMU-2) | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Range(km) | 160 (PAC-3 MSE) | 200 | -20% |
| Battery Cost(USD) | $1B+ | ~$300M | +233% |
All figures sourced from publicly available data. Last updated May 2026.
Key Differences
MIM-104 Patriot
Attribute
S-300 (PMU-2)
160 km (PAC-3)
Max Range
200 km🏆
Extensively (3+ wars)🏆
Combat Proven
Limited/poor results
Yes (PAC-3 MSE)🏆
Hit-to-Kill
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Last updated: March 21, 2026Human reviewed
