SS.12 / AS.12 vs Otomat

The SS.12 / AS.12 and the Otomat are both Anti-Ship missiles. The Otomat has a range of 150 km — 19:1 the SS.12 / AS.12's 8 km. The SS.12 / AS.12 reaches 370 km/h vs 1,100 km/h for the Otomat. The SS.12 / AS.12 carries a 28 kg warhead vs 210 kg for the Otomat. Launch weight is 76 kg for the SS.12 / AS.12 vs 770 kg for the Otomat. The SS.12 / AS.12 uses Wire guidance, while the Otomat relies on Inertial, GPS and active radar homing. The SS.12 / AS.12 has been produced in 10,000 units vs 900 for the Otomat. The SS.12 / AS.12 entered service 47 years before the Otomat (1960 vs 2007).

French anti-ship missile, entering service in 1960, utilizes wire guidance to reach its 8 km range.
Origin 🇫🇷 France
Category Anti-Ship
Type Anti-ship missile
Manufacturer Aerospatiale
Service year 1960
Number produced 10,000 units
Estimated unit price NA
Franco-Italian anti-ship missile, 80 km range, utilizes inertial and GPS guidance with active radar homing.
Origin 🇫🇷 France, 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Anti-Ship
Type Anti-ship missile
Manufacturer OTO-Melara / Matra
Service year 2007
Number produced 900 units
Estimated unit price NA
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 150.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 0.9
Weight 770 kg
Warhead 210.0 kg
Length 4.82 m
Diameter 460 mm
Guidance Inertial, GPS 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 Otomat?
The Otomat has a longer range at 150 km compared to the SS.12 / AS.12's 8 km.
Which is faster, the SS.12 / AS.12 or Otomat?
The Otomat 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 Otomat?
The Otomat carries a larger warhead at 210 kg compared to the SS.12 / AS.12's 28 kg.
Which is heavier, the SS.12 / AS.12 or Otomat?
The Otomat is heavier at 770 kg compared to the SS.12 / AS.12's 76 kg.
Which is longer, the SS.12 / AS.12 or Otomat?
The Otomat is longer at 4.82 meters compared to the SS.12 / AS.12's 1.87 meters.
What guidance systems do the SS.12 / AS.12 and Otomat use?
The SS.12 / AS.12 uses Wire guidance while the Otomat uses Inertial, GPS and active radar homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the SS.12 / AS.12 or Otomat?
The SS.12 / AS.12 entered service first in 1960, 47 years before the Otomat which entered service in 2007.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the SS.12 / AS.12 or Otomat?
The SS.12 / AS.12 has been produced in greater numbers with 10,000 units compared to 900 units of the Otomat.