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AGM-119 Penguin vs P-120 Malakhit

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Specifications
AGM-119 Penguin P-120 Malakhit
Origin πŸ‡³πŸ‡΄ NorwayπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί RussiaπŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί Ex-USSR
Category Anti-Ship Anti-Ship
Type Anti-ship missile Anti-ship missile
Manufacturer Northrop-Grumman / Kongsberg OKB-52 MAP
Service year 1972 1972
Number produced -- units 500 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Range 60.0 km 110.0 km
Maximum speed 900 km/h Mach 0.9
Weight 340 kg 3,200 kg
Warhead 113.0 kg 500.0 kg
Length 2.96 m 8.80 m
Diameter 280 mm 800 mm
Guidance Passive IR, radar altimeter L band seeker and radar altimeter
Warhead type High Explosive High Explosive
Scale Comparison
AGM-119 PENGUIN 2.96 m P-120 MALAKHIT 8.80 m 1.75 m
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Overview

The AGM-119 Penguin and the P-120 Malakhit are both Anti-Ship missiles.

Range is 60 km for the AGM-119 Penguin vs 110 km for the P-120 Malakhit. The AGM-119 Penguin reaches 900 km/h vs 1,111 km/h for the P-120 Malakhit. The AGM-119 Penguin carries a 113 kg warhead vs 500 kg for the P-120 Malakhit. Launch weight is 340 kg for the AGM-119 Penguin vs 3,200 kg for the P-120 Malakhit. The AGM-119 Penguin uses Passive IR, radar altimeter guidance, while the P-120 Malakhit relies on L band seeker and radar altimeter.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the AGM-119 Penguin or P-120 Malakhit?
The P-120 Malakhit has a longer range at 110 km compared to the AGM-119 Penguin's 60 km.
Which is faster, the AGM-119 Penguin or P-120 Malakhit?
The P-120 Malakhit is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 0.9 compared to the AGM-119 Penguin's 900 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the AGM-119 Penguin or P-120 Malakhit?
The P-120 Malakhit carries a larger warhead at 500 kg compared to the AGM-119 Penguin's 113 kg.
Which is heavier, the AGM-119 Penguin or P-120 Malakhit?
The P-120 Malakhit is heavier at 3,200 kg compared to the AGM-119 Penguin's 340 kg.
Which is longer, the AGM-119 Penguin or P-120 Malakhit?
The P-120 Malakhit is longer at 8.80 meters compared to the AGM-119 Penguin's 2.96 meters.
What guidance systems do the AGM-119 Penguin and P-120 Malakhit use?
The AGM-119 Penguin uses Passive IR, radar altimeter guidance while the P-120 Malakhit uses L band seeker and radar altimeter guidance.
Which entered service first, the AGM-119 Penguin or P-120 Malakhit?
Both the AGM-119 Penguin and P-120 Malakhit entered service in the same year: 1972.