3M22 Zircon vs P-120 Malakhit

Overview

The 3M22 Zircon and the P-120 Malakhit are both Anti-Ship missiles.

The 3M22 Zircon has a range of 1,000 km — 9.1x the P-120 Malakhit's 110 km. The 3M22 Zircon reaches 11,113 km/h vs 1,111 km/h for the P-120 Malakhit. The 3M22 Zircon carries a 300 kg warhead vs 500 kg for the P-120 Malakhit.

The P-120 Malakhit entered service 51 years before the 3M22 Zircon (1972 vs 2023).

Russian hypersonic anti-ship missile, Mach 7.3 speed, entered service in 2023.
Origin 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Anti-Ship
Type Hypersonic anti-ship cruise missile
Manufacturer NPO Mashinostroyeniya
Service year 2023
Number produced -- units
Estimated unit price $10 million
Russian anti-ship missile, entered service in 1972, utilizes an L band seeker and radar altimeter for guidance.
Origin 🇷🇺 Russia, 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Anti-Ship
Type Anti-ship missile
Manufacturer OKB-52 MAP
Service year 1972
Number produced 500 units
Estimated unit price NA
Range 1,000.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 9.1
Weight -- kg
Warhead 300.0 kg
Length 9.00 m
Diameter 600 mm
Guidance --
Warhead type High Explosive or Nuclear
Range 110.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 0.9
Weight 3,200 kg
Warhead 500.0 kg
Length 8.80 m
Diameter 800 mm
Guidance L band seeker and radar altimeter
Warhead type High Explosive

Performance Radar Chart

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the 3M22 Zircon or P-120 Malakhit?
The 3M22 Zircon has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the P-120 Malakhit's 110 km.
Which is faster, the 3M22 Zircon or P-120 Malakhit?
The 3M22 Zircon is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 9.1 compared to the P-120 Malakhit's Mach 0.9.
Which has a larger warhead, the 3M22 Zircon or P-120 Malakhit?
The P-120 Malakhit carries a larger warhead at 500 kg compared to the 3M22 Zircon's 300 kg.
Which is heavier, the 3M22 Zircon or P-120 Malakhit?
The P-120 Malakhit is heavier at 3,200 kg compared to the 3M22 Zircon's 0 kg.
Which is longer, the 3M22 Zircon or P-120 Malakhit?
The 3M22 Zircon is longer at 9.00 meters compared to the P-120 Malakhit's 8.80 meters.
Which entered service first, the 3M22 Zircon or P-120 Malakhit?
The P-120 Malakhit entered service first in 1972, 51 years before the 3M22 Zircon which entered service in 2023.