KSR-5 vs C-801
The KSR-5 and the C-801 are both Anti-Ship missiles. The KSR-5 has a range of 400 km — 9.5x the C-801's 42 km. The KSR-5 reaches 4,321 km/h vs 926 km/h for the C-801. The KSR-5 carries a 1000 kg warhead vs 165 kg for the C-801. Launch weight is 4,800 kg for the KSR-5 vs 625 kg for the C-801. The KSR-5 uses Inertial with active or passive radar guidance, while the C-801 relies on Inertial navigation and active radar homing. The KSR-5 entered service 18 years before the C-801 (1969 vs 1987).
| 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 | 42.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 926 km/h ◉ |
| Weight | 625 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 165.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 5.81 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 360 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial navigation and active radar homing |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the KSR-5 or C-801?
The KSR-5 has a longer range at 400 km compared to the C-801's 42 km.
Which is faster, the KSR-5 or C-801?
The KSR-5 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 3.5 compared to the C-801's 926 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the KSR-5 or C-801?
The KSR-5 carries a larger warhead at 1,000 kg compared to the C-801's 165 kg.
Which is heavier, the KSR-5 or C-801?
The KSR-5 is heavier at 4,800 kg compared to the C-801's 625 kg.
Which is longer, the KSR-5 or C-801?
The KSR-5 is longer at 10.52 meters compared to the C-801's 5.81 meters.
What guidance systems do the KSR-5 and C-801 use?
The KSR-5 uses Inertial with active or passive radar guidance while the C-801 uses Inertial navigation and active radar homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the KSR-5 or C-801?
The KSR-5 entered service first in 1969, 18 years before the C-801 which entered service in 1987.