AGM-123 Skipper vs P-120 Malakhit
The AGM-123 Skipper and the P-120 Malakhit are both Anti-Ship missiles. The P-120 Malakhit has a range of 110 km — 4.4x the AGM-123 Skipper's 25 km. The AGM-123 Skipper reaches 1,100 km/h vs 1,111 km/h for the P-120 Malakhit. The AGM-123 Skipper carries a 454 kg warhead vs 500 kg for the P-120 Malakhit. Launch weight is 582 kg for the AGM-123 Skipper vs 3,200 kg for the P-120 Malakhit. The AGM-123 Skipper uses Laser-guidance guidance, while the P-120 Malakhit relies on L band seeker and radar altimeter. The P-120 Malakhit entered service 13 years before the AGM-123 Skipper (1972 vs 1985).
| American anti-ship missile, entering service in 1985, uses laser-guidance to deliver a 454 kg warhead. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Anti-Ship |
| Type | Anti-ship missile |
| Manufacturer | Emerson Electric |
| Service year | 1985 |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Range | 25.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 0.9 ◉ |
| Weight | 582 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 454.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 4.30 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 500 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Laser-guidance |
| Warhead type | High Explosive / Fragmentation |
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the AGM-123 Skipper or P-120 Malakhit?
The P-120 Malakhit has a longer range at 110 km compared to the AGM-123 Skipper's 25 km.
Which is faster, the AGM-123 Skipper or P-120 Malakhit?
The P-120 Malakhit is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 0.9 compared to the AGM-123 Skipper's Mach 0.9.
Which has a larger warhead, the AGM-123 Skipper or P-120 Malakhit?
The P-120 Malakhit carries a larger warhead at 500 kg compared to the AGM-123 Skipper's 454 kg.
Which is heavier, the AGM-123 Skipper or P-120 Malakhit?
The P-120 Malakhit is heavier at 3,200 kg compared to the AGM-123 Skipper's 582 kg.
Which is longer, the AGM-123 Skipper or P-120 Malakhit?
The P-120 Malakhit is longer at 8.80 meters compared to the AGM-123 Skipper's 4.30 meters.
What guidance systems do the AGM-123 Skipper and P-120 Malakhit use?
The AGM-123 Skipper uses Laser-guidance guidance while the P-120 Malakhit uses L band seeker and radar altimeter guidance.
Which entered service first, the AGM-123 Skipper or P-120 Malakhit?
The P-120 Malakhit entered service first in 1972, 13 years before the AGM-123 Skipper which entered service in 1985.