SS.12 / AS.12 vs NSM
Overview
The SS.12 / AS.12 and the NSM are both Anti-Ship missiles.
The NSM has a range of 185 km — 23:1 the SS.12 / AS.12's 8 km. The SS.12 / AS.12 reaches 370 km/h vs 1,148 km/h for the NSM. The SS.12 / AS.12 carries a 28 kg warhead vs 120 kg for the NSM. Launch weight is 76 kg for the SS.12 / AS.12 vs 400 kg for the NSM. The SS.12 / AS.12 uses Wire guidance, while the NSM relies on GPS-aided INS, laser altimeter, TERCOM, Imaging Infra-Red.
The SS.12 / AS.12 entered service 52 years before the NSM (1960 vs 2012).
| 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 | 185.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 0.9 ◉ |
| Weight | 400 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 120.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 3.96 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 700 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | GPS-aided INS, laser altimeter, TERCOM, Imaging Infra-Red |
| Warhead type | Titanium-cased penetrating blast and controlled fragmentation |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the SS.12 / AS.12 or NSM?
The NSM has a longer range at 185 km compared to the SS.12 / AS.12's 8 km.
Which is faster, the SS.12 / AS.12 or NSM?
The NSM 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 NSM?
The NSM carries a larger warhead at 120 kg compared to the SS.12 / AS.12's 28 kg.
Which is heavier, the SS.12 / AS.12 or NSM?
The NSM is heavier at 400 kg compared to the SS.12 / AS.12's 76 kg.
Which is longer, the SS.12 / AS.12 or NSM?
The NSM is longer at 3.96 meters compared to the SS.12 / AS.12's 1.87 meters.
What guidance systems do the SS.12 / AS.12 and NSM use?
The SS.12 / AS.12 uses Wire guidance while the NSM uses GPS-aided INS, laser altimeter, TERCOM, Imaging Infra-Red guidance.
Which entered service first, the SS.12 / AS.12 or NSM?
The SS.12 / AS.12 entered service first in 1960, 52 years before the NSM which entered service in 2012.