Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace NASAMS vs KBP Instrument Design Bureau Pantsir-S1
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace NASAMS and KBP Instrument Design Bureau Pantsir-S1 are both air defense system, compared here on public specifications. The Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace NASAMS leads on engagement range (25 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
 Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace NASAMS
Wins 5/7 |  KBP Instrument Design Bureau Pantsir-S1
Wins 2/7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Max speed (Mach) (Mach) | 4 Mach ✓ | 3 Mach |
| Engagement range (km) | 25 km ✓ | 20 km |
| Engagement altitude (m) | 15,000 m | 15,000 m |
| Simultaneous targets | 72 ✓ | 4 |
| Firepower | ||
| Warhead (kg) | 18 kg | 20 kg ✓ |
| Sensors & avionics | ||
| Radar range (km) | 120 km ✓ | 36 km |
| Program | ||
| Unit cost (USD) | $200,000,000 | $15,000,000 ✓ |
| Operator countries | 12 ✓ | 8 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the longer engagement range? +
The Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace NASAMS has the longest engagement range at 25 km.
Which is cheaper? +
The KBP Instrument Design Bureau Pantsir-S1 has the lower public unit-cost figure at 15,000,000 USD. Treat this as directional, defense pricing varies by contract and configuration.
Which has the higher max speed (mach)? +
The Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace NASAMS has the higher max speed (mach) at 4 Mach.
Which has the higher simultaneous targets? +
The Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace NASAMS has the higher simultaneous targets at 72.
Which has the higher warhead? +
The KBP Instrument Design Bureau Pantsir-S1 has the higher warhead at 20 kg.
Which has the higher engagement altitude? +
The Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace NASAMS has the higher engagement altitude at 15,000 m.
Is the Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace NASAMS better than the KBP Instrument Design Bureau Pantsir-S1? +
On the public specs we track, the Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace NASAMS leads on 3 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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