KSR-5 vs P-120 Malakhit

Overview

The KSR-5 and the P-120 Malakhit are both Anti-Ship missiles.

The KSR-5 has a range of 400 km — 3.6x the P-120 Malakhit's 110 km. The KSR-5 reaches 4,321 km/h vs 1,111 km/h for the P-120 Malakhit. The KSR-5 carries a 1000 kg warhead vs 500 kg for the P-120 Malakhit. Launch weight is 4,800 kg for the KSR-5 vs 3,200 kg for the P-120 Malakhit. The KSR-5 uses Inertial with active or passive radar guidance, while the P-120 Malakhit relies on L band seeker and radar altimeter.

The KSR-5 has been produced in 300 units vs 500 for the P-120 Malakhit. The KSR-5 entered service 3 years before the P-120 Malakhit (1969 vs 1972).

Soviet anti-ship missile, entered service in 1969, utilizes inertial guidance with active radar.
Origin 🇷🇺 Russia, 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Anti-Ship
Type Supersonic anti-ship missile
Manufacturer Tupolev
Service year 1969
Number produced 300 units
Estimated unit price NA
Russian anti-ship missile, entered service in 1972, utilizes an L band seeker and radar altimeter for guidance.
Origin 🇷🇺 Russia, 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Anti-Ship
Type Anti-ship missile
Manufacturer OKB-52 MAP
Service year 1972
Number produced 500 units
Estimated unit price NA
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 110.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 0.9
Weight 3,200 kg
Warhead 500.0 kg
Length 8.80 m
Diameter 800 mm
Guidance L band seeker and radar altimeter
Warhead type High Explosive

Performance Radar Chart

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the KSR-5 or P-120 Malakhit?
The KSR-5 has a longer range at 400 km compared to the P-120 Malakhit's 110 km.
Which is faster, the KSR-5 or P-120 Malakhit?
The KSR-5 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 3.5 compared to the P-120 Malakhit's Mach 0.9.
Which has a larger warhead, the KSR-5 or P-120 Malakhit?
The KSR-5 carries a larger warhead at 1,000 kg compared to the P-120 Malakhit's 500 kg.
Which is heavier, the KSR-5 or P-120 Malakhit?
The KSR-5 is heavier at 4,800 kg compared to the P-120 Malakhit's 3,200 kg.
Which is longer, the KSR-5 or P-120 Malakhit?
The KSR-5 is longer at 10.52 meters compared to the P-120 Malakhit's 8.80 meters.
What guidance systems do the KSR-5 and P-120 Malakhit use?
The KSR-5 uses Inertial with active or passive radar guidance while the P-120 Malakhit uses L band seeker and radar altimeter guidance.
Which entered service first, the KSR-5 or P-120 Malakhit?
The KSR-5 entered service first in 1969, 3 years before the P-120 Malakhit which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KSR-5 or P-120 Malakhit?
The P-120 Malakhit has been produced in greater numbers with 500 units compared to 300 units of the KSR-5.