KBP Instrument Design Bureau Pantsir-S1 vs MBDA SAMP/T (Aster 30)
KBP Instrument Design Bureau Pantsir-S1 and MBDA SAMP/T (Aster 30) are both air defense system, compared here on public specifications. The MBDA SAMP/T (Aster 30) leads on engagement range (120 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 data
Full spec sheet
 KBP Instrument Design Bureau Pantsir-S1
Wins 3/8 |  MBDA SAMP/T (Aster 30)
Wins 5/8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Max speed (Mach) (Mach) | 3 Mach | 4.5 Mach ✓ |
| Engagement range (km) | 20 km | 120 km ✓ |
| Engagement altitude (m) | 15,000 m | 20,000 m ✓ |
| Simultaneous targets | 4 | 10 ✓ |
| Firepower | ||
| Warhead (kg) | 20 kg ✓ | 15 kg |
| Sensors & avionics | ||
| Radar range (km) | 36 km | 140 km ✓ |
| Program | ||
| Unit cost (USD) | $15,000,000 ✓ | $400,000,000 |
| Operator countries | 8 ✓ | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the longer engagement range? +
The MBDA SAMP/T (Aster 30) has the longest engagement range at 120 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 MBDA SAMP/T (Aster 30) has the higher max speed (mach) at 4.5 Mach.
Which has the higher simultaneous targets? +
The MBDA SAMP/T (Aster 30) has the higher simultaneous targets at 10.
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 MBDA SAMP/T (Aster 30) has the higher engagement altitude at 20,000 m.
Is the KBP Instrument Design Bureau Pantsir-S1 better than the MBDA SAMP/T (Aster 30)? +
On the public specs we track, the MBDA SAMP/T (Aster 30) leads on 4 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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