KSR-5 vs C-601
The KSR-5 and the C-601 are both Anti-Ship missiles. The KSR-5 has a range of 400 km — 4.0x the C-601's 100 km. The KSR-5 reaches 4,321 km/h vs 1,111 km/h for the C-601. The KSR-5 carries a 1000 kg warhead vs 500 kg for the C-601. Launch weight is 4,800 kg for the KSR-5 vs 2,988 kg for the C-601. The KSR-5 uses Inertial with active or passive radar guidance, while the C-601 relies on Electro-optical seeker. The KSR-5 entered service 17 years before the C-601 (1969 vs 1986).
| Range | 400.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 3.5 ◉ |
| Weight | 4,800 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 1000.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 10.52 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 900 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial with active or passive radar |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
| Range | 100.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 0.9 ◉ |
| Weight | 2,988 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 500.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 7.10 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 760 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Electro-optical seeker |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the KSR-5 or C-601?
The KSR-5 has a longer range at 400 km compared to the C-601's 100 km.
Which is faster, the KSR-5 or C-601?
The KSR-5 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 3.5 compared to the C-601's Mach 0.9.
Which has a larger warhead, the KSR-5 or C-601?
The KSR-5 carries a larger warhead at 1,000 kg compared to the C-601's 500 kg.
Which is heavier, the KSR-5 or C-601?
The KSR-5 is heavier at 4,800 kg compared to the C-601's 2,988 kg.
Which is longer, the KSR-5 or C-601?
The KSR-5 is longer at 10.52 meters compared to the C-601's 7.10 meters.
What guidance systems do the KSR-5 and C-601 use?
The KSR-5 uses Inertial with active or passive radar guidance while the C-601 uses Electro-optical seeker guidance.
Which entered service first, the KSR-5 or C-601?
The KSR-5 entered service first in 1969, 17 years before the C-601 which entered service in 1986.