SS.12 / AS.12 vs KSShch
The SS.12 / AS.12 and the KSShch are both Anti-Ship missiles. The KSShch has a range of 40 km — 5.0x the SS.12 / AS.12's 8 km. The SS.12 / AS.12 carries a 28 kg warhead vs 620 kg for the KSShch. Launch weight is 76 kg for the SS.12 / AS.12 vs 3,100 kg for the KSShch. The SS.12 / AS.12 uses Wire guidance, while the KSShch relies on Inertial guidance. The KSShch entered service 5 years before the SS.12 / AS.12 (1955 vs 1960).
| 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 | 40.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | NA |
| Weight | 3,100 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 620.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 7.60 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 900 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial guidance |
| Warhead type | Nuclear |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the SS.12 / AS.12 or KSShch?
The KSShch has a longer range at 40 km compared to the SS.12 / AS.12's 8 km.
Which is faster, the SS.12 / AS.12 or KSShch?
The SS.12 / AS.12 is faster with a maximum speed of 370 km/h compared to the KSShch's 0 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the SS.12 / AS.12 or KSShch?
The KSShch carries a larger warhead at 620 kg compared to the SS.12 / AS.12's 28 kg.
Which is heavier, the SS.12 / AS.12 or KSShch?
The KSShch is heavier at 3,100 kg compared to the SS.12 / AS.12's 76 kg.
Which is longer, the SS.12 / AS.12 or KSShch?
The KSShch is longer at 7.60 meters compared to the SS.12 / AS.12's 1.87 meters.
What guidance systems do the SS.12 / AS.12 and KSShch use?
The SS.12 / AS.12 uses Wire guidance while the KSShch uses Inertial guidance guidance.
Which entered service first, the SS.12 / AS.12 or KSShch?
The KSShch entered service first in 1955, 5 years before the SS.12 / AS.12 which entered service in 1960.