C-601 vs NSM
The C-601 and the NSM are both Anti-Ship missiles. Range is 100 km for the C-601 vs 185 km for the NSM. The C-601 reaches 1,111 km/h vs 1,148 km/h for the NSM. The C-601 carries a 500 kg warhead vs 120 kg for the NSM. Launch weight is 2,988 kg for the C-601 vs 400 kg for the NSM. The C-601 uses Electro-optical seeker guidance, while the NSM relies on GPS-aided INS, laser altimeter, TERCOM, Imaging Infra-Red. The C-601 entered service 26 years before the NSM (1986 vs 2012).
| 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 |
| Range | 185.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 0.9 ◉ |
| Weight | 400 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 120.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 3.96 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 700 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | GPS-aided INS, laser altimeter, TERCOM, Imaging Infra-Red |
| Warhead type | Titanium-cased penetrating blast and controlled fragmentation |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the C-601 or NSM?
The NSM has a longer range at 185 km compared to the C-601's 100 km.
Which is faster, the C-601 or NSM?
The NSM is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 0.9 compared to the C-601's Mach 0.9.
Which has a larger warhead, the C-601 or NSM?
The C-601 carries a larger warhead at 500 kg compared to the NSM's 120 kg.
Which is heavier, the C-601 or NSM?
The C-601 is heavier at 2,988 kg compared to the NSM's 400 kg.
Which is longer, the C-601 or NSM?
The C-601 is longer at 7.10 meters compared to the NSM's 3.96 meters.
What guidance systems do the C-601 and NSM use?
The C-601 uses Electro-optical seeker guidance while the NSM uses GPS-aided INS, laser altimeter, TERCOM, Imaging Infra-Red guidance.
Which entered service first, the C-601 or NSM?
The C-601 entered service first in 1986, 26 years before the NSM which entered service in 2012.