SS.12 / AS.12 vs ASM-3
Overview
The SS.12 / AS.12 and the ASM-3 are both Anti-Ship missiles.
The ASM-3 has a range of 1,000 km — 125:1 the SS.12 / AS.12's 8 km. The SS.12 / AS.12 reaches 370 km/h vs 3,704 km/h for the ASM-3. The SS.12 / AS.12 carries a 28 kg warhead vs 150 kg for the ASM-3. Launch weight is 76 kg for the SS.12 / AS.12 vs 940 kg for the ASM-3. The SS.12 / AS.12 uses Wire guidance, while the ASM-3 relies on Inertial/GPS, mid-course correction, radar homing.
The SS.12 / AS.12 entered service 61 years before the ASM-3 (1960 vs 2021).
| 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 | 1,000.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 3.0 ◉ |
| Weight | 940 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 150.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 6.00 m ◉ |
| Diameter | -- mm |
| Guidance | Inertial/GPS, mid-course correction, radar homing |
| Warhead type | -- |
Performance Radar Chart
Detailed Comparison
Loading analysis...
Generating comparison analysis...
Unable to generate comparison at this time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the SS.12 / AS.12 or ASM-3?
The ASM-3 has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the SS.12 / AS.12's 8 km.
Which is faster, the SS.12 / AS.12 or ASM-3?
The ASM-3 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 3.0 compared to the SS.12 / AS.12's 370 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the SS.12 / AS.12 or ASM-3?
The ASM-3 carries a larger warhead at 150 kg compared to the SS.12 / AS.12's 28 kg.
Which is heavier, the SS.12 / AS.12 or ASM-3?
The ASM-3 is heavier at 940 kg compared to the SS.12 / AS.12's 76 kg.
Which is longer, the SS.12 / AS.12 or ASM-3?
The ASM-3 is longer at 6.00 meters compared to the SS.12 / AS.12's 1.87 meters.
What guidance systems do the SS.12 / AS.12 and ASM-3 use?
The SS.12 / AS.12 uses Wire guidance while the ASM-3 uses Inertial/GPS, mid-course correction, radar homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the SS.12 / AS.12 or ASM-3?
The SS.12 / AS.12 entered service first in 1960, 61 years before the ASM-3 which entered service in 2021.