SS.12 / AS.12 vs Kh-22
The SS.12 / AS.12 and the Kh-22 are both Anti-Ship missiles. The Kh-22 has a range of 600 km — 75:1 the SS.12 / AS.12's 8 km. The SS.12 / AS.12 reaches 370 km/h vs 5,680 km/h for the Kh-22. The SS.12 / AS.12 carries a 28 kg warhead vs 900 kg for the Kh-22. Launch weight is 76 kg for the SS.12 / AS.12 vs 5,820 kg for the Kh-22. The SS.12 / AS.12 uses Wire guidance, while the Kh-22 relies on Inertial navigation system and radar homing. The SS.12 / AS.12 entered service 56 years before the Kh-22 (1960 vs 2016).
| Range | 8.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 370 km/h ◉ |
| Weight | 76 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 28.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 1.87 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 180 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Wire |
| Warhead type | Semi-armour Piercing |
| Range | 600.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 4.6 ◉ |
| Weight | 5,820 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 900.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 11.65 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 920 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial navigation system and radar homing |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the SS.12 / AS.12 or Kh-22?
The Kh-22 has a longer range at 600 km compared to the SS.12 / AS.12's 8 km.
Which is faster, the SS.12 / AS.12 or Kh-22?
The Kh-22 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 4.6 compared to the SS.12 / AS.12's 370 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the SS.12 / AS.12 or Kh-22?
The Kh-22 carries a larger warhead at 900 kg compared to the SS.12 / AS.12's 28 kg.
Which is heavier, the SS.12 / AS.12 or Kh-22?
The Kh-22 is heavier at 5,820 kg compared to the SS.12 / AS.12's 76 kg.
Which is longer, the SS.12 / AS.12 or Kh-22?
The Kh-22 is longer at 11.65 meters compared to the SS.12 / AS.12's 1.87 meters.
What guidance systems do the SS.12 / AS.12 and Kh-22 use?
The SS.12 / AS.12 uses Wire guidance while the Kh-22 uses Inertial navigation system and radar homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the SS.12 / AS.12 or Kh-22?
The SS.12 / AS.12 entered service first in 1960, 56 years before the Kh-22 which entered service in 2016.