SS.12 / AS.12 vs C-802
The SS.12 / AS.12 and the C-802 are both Anti-Ship missiles. The C-802 has a range of 120 km — 15:1 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-802. The SS.12 / AS.12 carries a 28 kg warhead vs 165 kg for the C-802. Launch weight is 76 kg for the SS.12 / AS.12 vs 715 kg for the C-802. The SS.12 / AS.12 uses Wire guidance, while the C-802 relies on Inertial navigation, active radar homing. The SS.12 / AS.12 entered service 38 years before the C-802 (1960 vs 1998).
| 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 | 120.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 0.9 ◉ |
| Weight | 715 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 165.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 6.39 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 360 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial navigation, active radar homing |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
Performance Radar Chart
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the SS.12 / AS.12 or C-802?
The C-802 has a longer range at 120 km compared to the SS.12 / AS.12's 8 km.
Which is faster, the SS.12 / AS.12 or C-802?
The C-802 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-802?
The C-802 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-802?
The C-802 is heavier at 715 kg compared to the SS.12 / AS.12's 76 kg.
Which is longer, the SS.12 / AS.12 or C-802?
The C-802 is longer at 6.39 meters compared to the SS.12 / AS.12's 1.87 meters.
What guidance systems do the SS.12 / AS.12 and C-802 use?
The SS.12 / AS.12 uses Wire guidance while the C-802 uses Inertial navigation, active radar homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the SS.12 / AS.12 or C-802?
The SS.12 / AS.12 entered service first in 1960, 38 years before the C-802 which entered service in 1998.