C-601 vs P-120 Malakhit
The C-601 and the P-120 Malakhit are both Anti-Ship missiles. Range is 100 km for the C-601 vs 110 km for the P-120 Malakhit. The C-601 reaches 1,111 km/h vs 1,111 km/h for the P-120 Malakhit. The C-601 carries a 500 kg warhead vs 500 kg for the P-120 Malakhit. Launch weight is 2,988 kg for the C-601 vs 3,200 kg for the P-120 Malakhit. The C-601 uses Electro-optical seeker guidance, while the P-120 Malakhit relies on L band seeker and radar altimeter. The P-120 Malakhit entered service 14 years before the C-601 (1972 vs 1986).
| 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 |
| 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 | 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 C-601 or P-120 Malakhit?
The P-120 Malakhit has a longer range at 110 km compared to the C-601's 100 km.
Which is faster, the C-601 or P-120 Malakhit?
Both the C-601 and P-120 Malakhit have the same maximum speed of Mach 0.9.
Which has a larger warhead, the C-601 or P-120 Malakhit?
Both the C-601 and P-120 Malakhit carry the same warhead weight of 500 kg.
Which is heavier, the C-601 or P-120 Malakhit?
The P-120 Malakhit is heavier at 3,200 kg compared to the C-601's 2,988 kg.
Which is longer, the C-601 or P-120 Malakhit?
The P-120 Malakhit is longer at 8.80 meters compared to the C-601's 7.10 meters.
What guidance systems do the C-601 and P-120 Malakhit use?
The C-601 uses Electro-optical seeker guidance while the P-120 Malakhit uses L band seeker and radar altimeter guidance.
Which entered service first, the C-601 or P-120 Malakhit?
The P-120 Malakhit entered service first in 1972, 14 years before the C-601 which entered service in 1986.