SS.12 / AS.12 vs ASM-2 (Type 93)
The SS.12 / AS.12 and the ASM-2 (Type 93) are both Anti-Ship missiles. The ASM-2 (Type 93) has a range of 170 km — 21:1 the SS.12 / AS.12's 8 km. The SS.12 / AS.12 reaches 370 km/h vs 1,150 km/h for the ASM-2 (Type 93). The SS.12 / AS.12 carries a 28 kg warhead vs 100 kg for the ASM-2 (Type 93). Launch weight is 76 kg for the SS.12 / AS.12 vs 530 kg for the ASM-2 (Type 93). The SS.12 / AS.12 uses Wire guidance, while the ASM-2 (Type 93) relies on Inertial guidance, IR Imaging, GPS. The SS.12 / AS.12 entered service 35 years before the ASM-2 (Type 93) (1960 vs 1995).
| French anti-ship missile, entering service in 1960, utilizes wire guidance to reach its 8 km range. | |
| Origin | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Anti-Ship |
| Type | Anti-ship missile |
| Manufacturer | Aerospatiale |
| Service year | 1960 |
| Number produced | 10,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| 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 | 170.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 0.9 ◉ |
| Weight | 530 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 100.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 4.00 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 350 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial guidance, IR Imaging, GPS |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the SS.12 / AS.12 or ASM-2 (Type 93)?
The ASM-2 (Type 93) has a longer range at 170 km compared to the SS.12 / AS.12's 8 km.
Which is faster, the SS.12 / AS.12 or ASM-2 (Type 93)?
The ASM-2 (Type 93) is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 0.9 compared to the SS.12 / AS.12's 370 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the SS.12 / AS.12 or ASM-2 (Type 93)?
The ASM-2 (Type 93) carries a larger warhead at 100 kg compared to the SS.12 / AS.12's 28 kg.
Which is heavier, the SS.12 / AS.12 or ASM-2 (Type 93)?
The ASM-2 (Type 93) is heavier at 530 kg compared to the SS.12 / AS.12's 76 kg.
Which is longer, the SS.12 / AS.12 or ASM-2 (Type 93)?
The ASM-2 (Type 93) is longer at 4.00 meters compared to the SS.12 / AS.12's 1.87 meters.
What guidance systems do the SS.12 / AS.12 and ASM-2 (Type 93) use?
The SS.12 / AS.12 uses Wire guidance while the ASM-2 (Type 93) uses Inertial guidance, IR Imaging, GPS guidance.
Which entered service first, the SS.12 / AS.12 or ASM-2 (Type 93)?
The SS.12 / AS.12 entered service first in 1960, 35 years before the ASM-2 (Type 93) which entered service in 1995.