Rafael Advanced Defense Systems David's Sling vs KBP Instrument Design Bureau Pantsir-S1
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems David's Sling and KBP Instrument Design Bureau Pantsir-S1 are both air defense system, compared here on public specifications. The Rafael Advanced Defense Systems David's Sling leads on engagement range (300 vs 20 km). Several Russia-origin figures here are manufacturer or state claims with limited independent verification, so treat this comparison as directional.
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Full spec sheet
 Rafael Advanced Defense Systems David's Sling
Wins 5/6 |  KBP Instrument Design Bureau Pantsir-S1
Wins 1/6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Max speed (Mach) (Mach) | 7.5 Mach ✓ | 3 Mach |
| Engagement range (km) | 300 km ✓ | 20 km |
| Engagement altitude (m) | 15,000 m | 15,000 m |
| Simultaneous targets | 12 ✓ | 4 |
| Firepower | ||
| Warhead (kg) | N/A | 20 kg |
| Sensors & avionics | ||
| Radar range (km) | 300 km ✓ | 36 km |
| Program | ||
| Unit cost (USD) | $1,000,000 ✓ | $15,000,000 |
| Operator countries | 1 | 8 ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the longer engagement range? +
The Rafael Advanced Defense Systems David's Sling has the longest engagement range at 300 km.
Which is cheaper? +
The Rafael Advanced Defense Systems David's Sling has the lower public unit-cost figure at 1,000,000 USD. Treat this as directional, defense pricing varies by contract and configuration.
Which has the higher max speed (mach)? +
The Rafael Advanced Defense Systems David's Sling has the higher max speed (mach) at 7.5 Mach.
Which has the higher simultaneous targets? +
The Rafael Advanced Defense Systems David's Sling has the higher simultaneous targets at 12.
Which has the higher engagement altitude? +
The Rafael Advanced Defense Systems David's Sling has the higher engagement altitude at 15,000 m.
Which has the higher radar range? +
The Rafael Advanced Defense Systems David's Sling has the higher radar range at 300 km.
Is the Rafael Advanced Defense Systems David's Sling better than the KBP Instrument Design Bureau Pantsir-S1? +
On the public specs we track, the Rafael Advanced Defense Systems David's Sling leads on 5 of 6 headline metrics, see the full spec sheet for the metric-by-metric breakdown.
Where does this comparison data come from? +
Every figure in the table is sourced from public manufacturer pages, defense-ministry releases and reference publications, and is verifiable on each system's spec page. WeaponSpecs does not accept vendor placement.
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