C-601 vs Otomat

The C-601 and the Otomat are both Anti-Ship missiles. Range is 100 km for the C-601 vs 150 km for the Otomat. The C-601 reaches 1,111 km/h vs 1,100 km/h for the Otomat. The C-601 carries a 500 kg warhead vs 210 kg for the Otomat. Launch weight is 2,988 kg for the C-601 vs 770 kg for the Otomat. The C-601 uses Electro-optical seeker guidance, while the Otomat relies on Inertial, GPS and active radar homing. The C-601 entered service 21 years before the Otomat (1986 vs 2007).

Chinese anti-ship missile, entered service in 1986, uses an electro-optical seeker for guidance.
Origin 🇨🇳 China
Category Anti-Ship
Type Anti-ship missile
Manufacturer CHETA
Service year 1986
Number produced -- units
Estimated unit price NA
Franco-Italian anti-ship missile, 80 km range, utilizes inertial and GPS guidance with active radar homing.
Origin 🇫🇷 France, 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Anti-Ship
Type Anti-ship missile
Manufacturer OTO-Melara / Matra
Service year 2007
Number produced 900 units
Estimated unit price NA
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 150.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 0.9
Weight 770 kg
Warhead 210.0 kg
Length 4.82 m
Diameter 460 mm
Guidance Inertial, GPS and active radar homing
Warhead type High Explosive

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the C-601 or Otomat?
The Otomat has a longer range at 150 km compared to the C-601's 100 km.
Which is faster, the C-601 or Otomat?
The C-601 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 0.9 compared to the Otomat's Mach 0.9.
Which has a larger warhead, the C-601 or Otomat?
The C-601 carries a larger warhead at 500 kg compared to the Otomat's 210 kg.
Which is heavier, the C-601 or Otomat?
The C-601 is heavier at 2,988 kg compared to the Otomat's 770 kg.
Which is longer, the C-601 or Otomat?
The C-601 is longer at 7.10 meters compared to the Otomat's 4.82 meters.
What guidance systems do the C-601 and Otomat use?
The C-601 uses Electro-optical seeker guidance while the Otomat uses Inertial, GPS and active radar homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the C-601 or Otomat?
The C-601 entered service first in 1986, 21 years before the Otomat which entered service in 2007.