3M22 Zircon vs YJ-18
The 3M22 Zircon and the YJ-18 are both Anti-Ship missiles. Range is 1,000 km for the 3M22 Zircon vs 540 km for the YJ-18. The 3M22 Zircon reaches 11,113 km/h vs 3,704 km/h for the YJ-18. The 3M22 Zircon carries a 300 kg warhead vs 300 kg for the YJ-18. The YJ-18 entered service 8 years before the 3M22 Zircon (2015 vs 2023).
| Range | 1,000.0 km â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 9.1 â—‰ |
| Warhead | 300.0 kg â—‰ |
| Length | 9.00 m |
| Diameter | 600 mm |
| Guidance | -- |
| Warhead type | High Explosive or Nuclear |
| Range | 540.0 km â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 3.0 â—‰ |
| Warhead | 300.0 kg â—‰ |
| Length | NA |
| Diameter | -- mm |
| Guidance | Beidou-assisted inertial navigation system |
| Warhead type | High-explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the 3M22 Zircon or YJ-18?
The 3M22 Zircon has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the YJ-18's 540 km.
Which is faster, the 3M22 Zircon or YJ-18?
The 3M22 Zircon is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 9.1 compared to the YJ-18's Mach 3.0.
Which has a larger warhead, the 3M22 Zircon or YJ-18?
Both the 3M22 Zircon and YJ-18 carry the same warhead weight of 300 kg.
Which is longer, the 3M22 Zircon or YJ-18?
The 3M22 Zircon is longer at 9.00 meters compared to the YJ-18's 0.00 meters.
Which entered service first, the 3M22 Zircon or YJ-18?
The YJ-18 entered service first in 2015, 8 years before the 3M22 Zircon which entered service in 2023.