SS.12 / AS.12 vs 3M54-1 Kalibr
Overview
The SS.12 / AS.12 and the 3M54-1 Kalibr are both Anti-Ship missiles.
The 3M54-1 Kalibr has a range of 300 km — 38:1 the SS.12 / AS.12's 8 km. The SS.12 / AS.12 reaches 370 km/h vs 3,704 km/h for the 3M54-1 Kalibr. The SS.12 / AS.12 carries a 28 kg warhead vs 400 kg for the 3M54-1 Kalibr. Launch weight is 76 kg for the SS.12 / AS.12 vs 1,780 kg for the 3M54-1 Kalibr. The SS.12 / AS.12 uses Wire guidance, while the 3M54-1 Kalibr relies on Inertial guidance plus terminal active radar homing.
The SS.12 / AS.12 entered service 34 years before the 3M54-1 Kalibr (1960 vs 1994).
| 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 |
| 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 | 300.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 3.0 ◉ |
| Weight | 1,780 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 400.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 6.20 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 533 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial guidance plus terminal active radar homing |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the SS.12 / AS.12 or 3M54-1 Kalibr?
The 3M54-1 Kalibr has a longer range at 300 km compared to the SS.12 / AS.12's 8 km.
Which is faster, the SS.12 / AS.12 or 3M54-1 Kalibr?
The 3M54-1 Kalibr is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 3.0 compared to the SS.12 / AS.12's 370 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the SS.12 / AS.12 or 3M54-1 Kalibr?
The 3M54-1 Kalibr carries a larger warhead at 400 kg compared to the SS.12 / AS.12's 28 kg.
Which is heavier, the SS.12 / AS.12 or 3M54-1 Kalibr?
The 3M54-1 Kalibr is heavier at 1,780 kg compared to the SS.12 / AS.12's 76 kg.
Which is longer, the SS.12 / AS.12 or 3M54-1 Kalibr?
The 3M54-1 Kalibr is longer at 6.20 meters compared to the SS.12 / AS.12's 1.87 meters.
What guidance systems do the SS.12 / AS.12 and 3M54-1 Kalibr use?
The SS.12 / AS.12 uses Wire guidance while the 3M54-1 Kalibr uses Inertial guidance plus terminal active radar homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the SS.12 / AS.12 or 3M54-1 Kalibr?
The SS.12 / AS.12 entered service first in 1960, 34 years before the 3M54-1 Kalibr which entered service in 1994.