Diehl Defence IRIS-T SLM vs Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace NASAMS
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 Diehl Defence IRIS-T SLM
Wins 4/8 |  Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace NASAMS
Wins 4/8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Max speed (Mach) (Mach) | 3 Mach | 4 Mach ✓ |
| Engagement range (km) | 40 km ✓ | 25 km |
| Engagement altitude (m) | 20,000 m ✓ | 15,000 m |
| Simultaneous targets | 8 | 72 ✓ |
| Firepower | ||
| Warhead (kg) | 11 kg | 18 kg ✓ |
| Sensors & avionics | ||
| Radar range (km) | 250 km ✓ | 120 km |
| Program | ||
| Unit cost (USD) | $150,000,000 ✓ | $200,000,000 |
| Operator countries | 5 | 12 ✓ |
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Which is cheaper? +
The Diehl Defence IRIS-T SLM has the lower public unit-cost figure at 150,000,000 USD. Treat this as directional — defense pricing varies by contract and configuration.
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