KBP Instrument Design Bureau Pantsir-S1 vs Rheinmetall Skynex
KBP Instrument Design Bureau Pantsir-S1 and Rheinmetall Skynex are both air defense system, compared here on public specifications. The KBP Instrument Design Bureau Pantsir-S1 leads on engagement range (20 vs 4 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 4/4 |  Rheinmetall Skynex
Wins 0/4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Max speed (Mach) (Mach) | 3 Mach | N/A |
| Engagement range (km) | 20 km ✓ | 4 km |
| Engagement altitude (m) | 15,000 m ✓ | 3,000 m |
| Simultaneous targets | 4 | N/A |
| Firepower | ||
| Caliber (mm) | N/A | 35 mm |
| Warhead (kg) | 20 kg | N/A |
| Sensors & avionics | ||
| Radar range (km) | 36 km ✓ | 20 km |
| Program | ||
| Unit cost (USD) | $15,000,000 | N/A |
| Operator countries | 8 ✓ | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the longer engagement range? +
The KBP Instrument Design Bureau Pantsir-S1 has the longest engagement range at 20 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 engagement altitude? +
The KBP Instrument Design Bureau Pantsir-S1 has the higher engagement altitude at 15,000 m.
Which has the higher radar range? +
The KBP Instrument Design Bureau Pantsir-S1 has the higher radar range at 36 km.
Which has the higher operator countries? +
The KBP Instrument Design Bureau Pantsir-S1 has the higher operator countries at 8.
Is the KBP Instrument Design Bureau Pantsir-S1 better than the Rheinmetall Skynex? +
On the public specs we track, the KBP Instrument Design Bureau Pantsir-S1 leads on 4 of 4 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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