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Specifications
AGM-119 Penguin SS.12 / AS.12
Origin 🇳🇴 Norway🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Anti-Ship Anti-Ship
Type Anti-ship missile Anti-ship missile
Manufacturer Northrop-Grumman / Kongsberg Aerospatiale
Service year 1972 1960
Number produced -- units 10,000 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Range 60.0 km 8.0 km
Maximum speed 900 km/h 370 km/h
Weight 340 kg 76 kg
Warhead 113.0 kg 28.0 kg
Length 2.96 m 1.87 m
Diameter 280 mm 180 mm
Guidance Passive IR, radar altimeter Wire
Warhead type High Explosive Semi-armour Piercing
Scale Comparison
AGM-119 PENGUIN 2.96 m SS.12 / AS.12 1.87 m 1.75 m
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Overview

The AGM-119 Penguin and the SS.12 / AS.12 are both Anti-Ship missiles.

The AGM-119 Penguin has a range of 60 km — 7.5x the SS.12 / AS.12's 8 km. The AGM-119 Penguin reaches 900 km/h vs 370 km/h for the SS.12 / AS.12. The AGM-119 Penguin carries a 113 kg warhead vs 28 kg for the SS.12 / AS.12. Launch weight is 340 kg for the AGM-119 Penguin vs 76 kg for the SS.12 / AS.12. The AGM-119 Penguin uses Passive IR, radar altimeter guidance, while the SS.12 / AS.12 relies on Wire.

The SS.12 / AS.12 entered service 12 years before the AGM-119 Penguin (1960 vs 1972).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the AGM-119 Penguin or SS.12 / AS.12?
The AGM-119 Penguin has a longer range at 60 km compared to the SS.12 / AS.12's 8 km.
Which is faster, the AGM-119 Penguin or SS.12 / AS.12?
The AGM-119 Penguin is faster with a maximum speed of 900 km/h compared to the SS.12 / AS.12's 370 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the AGM-119 Penguin or SS.12 / AS.12?
The AGM-119 Penguin carries a larger warhead at 113 kg compared to the SS.12 / AS.12's 28 kg.
Which is heavier, the AGM-119 Penguin or SS.12 / AS.12?
The AGM-119 Penguin is heavier at 340 kg compared to the SS.12 / AS.12's 76 kg.
Which is longer, the AGM-119 Penguin or SS.12 / AS.12?
The AGM-119 Penguin is longer at 2.96 meters compared to the SS.12 / AS.12's 1.87 meters.
What guidance systems do the AGM-119 Penguin and SS.12 / AS.12 use?
The AGM-119 Penguin uses Passive IR, radar altimeter guidance while the SS.12 / AS.12 uses Wire guidance.
Which entered service first, the AGM-119 Penguin or SS.12 / AS.12?
The SS.12 / AS.12 entered service first in 1960, 12 years before the AGM-119 Penguin which entered service in 1972.