SS.12 / AS.12 vs C-601
The SS.12 / AS.12 and the C-601 are both Anti-Ship missiles. The C-601 has a range of 100 km — 12:1 the SS.12 / AS.12's 8 km. The SS.12 / AS.12 reaches 370 km/h vs 1,111 km/h for the C-601. The SS.12 / AS.12 carries a 28 kg warhead vs 500 kg for the C-601. Launch weight is 76 kg for the SS.12 / AS.12 vs 2,988 kg for the C-601. The SS.12 / AS.12 uses Wire guidance, while the C-601 relies on Electro-optical seeker. The SS.12 / AS.12 entered service 26 years before the C-601 (1960 vs 1986).
| 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 | 100.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 0.9 ◉ |
| Weight | 2,988 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 500.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 7.10 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 760 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Electro-optical seeker |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the SS.12 / AS.12 or C-601?
The C-601 has a longer range at 100 km compared to the SS.12 / AS.12's 8 km.
Which is faster, the SS.12 / AS.12 or C-601?
The C-601 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 C-601?
The C-601 carries a larger warhead at 500 kg compared to the SS.12 / AS.12's 28 kg.
Which is heavier, the SS.12 / AS.12 or C-601?
The C-601 is heavier at 2,988 kg compared to the SS.12 / AS.12's 76 kg.
Which is longer, the SS.12 / AS.12 or C-601?
The C-601 is longer at 7.10 meters compared to the SS.12 / AS.12's 1.87 meters.
What guidance systems do the SS.12 / AS.12 and C-601 use?
The SS.12 / AS.12 uses Wire guidance while the C-601 uses Electro-optical seeker guidance.
Which entered service first, the SS.12 / AS.12 or C-601?
The SS.12 / AS.12 entered service first in 1960, 26 years before the C-601 which entered service in 1986.