SS.12 / AS.12 vs C-801
The SS.12 / AS.12 and the C-801 are both Anti-Ship missiles. The C-801 has a range of 42 km — 5.2x the SS.12 / AS.12's 8 km. The SS.12 / AS.12 reaches 370 km/h vs 926 km/h for the C-801. The SS.12 / AS.12 carries a 28 kg warhead vs 165 kg for the C-801. Launch weight is 76 kg for the SS.12 / AS.12 vs 625 kg for the C-801. The SS.12 / AS.12 uses Wire guidance, while the C-801 relies on Inertial navigation and active radar homing. The SS.12 / AS.12 entered service 27 years before the C-801 (1960 vs 1987).
| 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 | 42.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 926 km/h ◉ |
| Weight | 625 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 165.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 5.81 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 360 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial navigation and active radar homing |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the SS.12 / AS.12 or C-801?
The C-801 has a longer range at 42 km compared to the SS.12 / AS.12's 8 km.
Which is faster, the SS.12 / AS.12 or C-801?
The C-801 is faster with a maximum speed of 926 km/h compared to the SS.12 / AS.12's 370 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the SS.12 / AS.12 or C-801?
The C-801 carries a larger warhead at 165 kg compared to the SS.12 / AS.12's 28 kg.
Which is heavier, the SS.12 / AS.12 or C-801?
The C-801 is heavier at 625 kg compared to the SS.12 / AS.12's 76 kg.
Which is longer, the SS.12 / AS.12 or C-801?
The C-801 is longer at 5.81 meters compared to the SS.12 / AS.12's 1.87 meters.
What guidance systems do the SS.12 / AS.12 and C-801 use?
The SS.12 / AS.12 uses Wire guidance while the C-801 uses Inertial navigation and active radar homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the SS.12 / AS.12 or C-801?
The SS.12 / AS.12 entered service first in 1960, 27 years before the C-801 which entered service in 1987.