ASM-2 (Type 93) vs P-120 Malakhit
The ASM-2 (Type 93) and the P-120 Malakhit are both Anti-Ship missiles. Range is 170 km for the ASM-2 (Type 93) vs 110 km for the P-120 Malakhit. The ASM-2 (Type 93) reaches 1,150 km/h vs 1,111 km/h for the P-120 Malakhit. The ASM-2 (Type 93) carries a 100 kg warhead vs 500 kg for the P-120 Malakhit. Launch weight is 530 kg for the ASM-2 (Type 93) vs 3,200 kg for the P-120 Malakhit. The ASM-2 (Type 93) uses Inertial guidance, IR Imaging, GPS guidance, while the P-120 Malakhit relies on L band seeker and radar altimeter. The P-120 Malakhit entered service 23 years before the ASM-2 (Type 93) (1972 vs 1995).
| Japanese anti-ship missile, entering service in 1995, utilizes inertial guidance with IR imaging. | |
| Origin | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| Category | Anti-Ship |
| Type | Anti-ship, Anti-ground Cruise Missile |
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Heavy Industries |
| Service year | 1995 |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Range | 170.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 0.9 ◉ |
| Weight | 530 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 100.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 4.00 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 350 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial guidance, IR Imaging, GPS |
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the ASM-2 (Type 93) or P-120 Malakhit?
The ASM-2 (Type 93) has a longer range at 170 km compared to the P-120 Malakhit's 110 km.
Which is faster, the ASM-2 (Type 93) or P-120 Malakhit?
The ASM-2 (Type 93) is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 0.9 compared to the P-120 Malakhit's Mach 0.9.
Which has a larger warhead, the ASM-2 (Type 93) or P-120 Malakhit?
The P-120 Malakhit carries a larger warhead at 500 kg compared to the ASM-2 (Type 93)'s 100 kg.
Which is heavier, the ASM-2 (Type 93) or P-120 Malakhit?
The P-120 Malakhit is heavier at 3,200 kg compared to the ASM-2 (Type 93)'s 530 kg.
Which is longer, the ASM-2 (Type 93) or P-120 Malakhit?
The P-120 Malakhit is longer at 8.80 meters compared to the ASM-2 (Type 93)'s 4.00 meters.
What guidance systems do the ASM-2 (Type 93) and P-120 Malakhit use?
The ASM-2 (Type 93) uses Inertial guidance, IR Imaging, GPS guidance while the P-120 Malakhit uses L band seeker and radar altimeter guidance.
Which entered service first, the ASM-2 (Type 93) or P-120 Malakhit?
The P-120 Malakhit entered service first in 1972, 23 years before the ASM-2 (Type 93) which entered service in 1995.