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C-801 vs Otomat

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Specifications
C-801 Otomat
Origin 🇨🇳 China 🇫🇷 France🇮🇹 Italy
Category Anti-Ship Anti-Ship
Type Anti-ship missile Anti-ship missile
Manufacturer CHETA OTO-Melara / Matra
Service year 1987 2007
Number produced -- units 900 units
Estimated unit price $0.8 million NA
Range 42.0 km 150.0 km
Maximum speed 926 km/h Mach 0.9
Weight 625 kg 770 kg
Warhead 165.0 kg 210.0 kg
Length 5.81 m 4.82 m
Diameter 360 mm 460 mm
Guidance Inertial navigation and active radar homing Inertial, GPS and active radar homing
Warhead type High Explosive High Explosive
Scale Comparison
C-801 5.81 m OTOMAT 4.82 m 1.75 m
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Overview

The C-801 and the Otomat are both Anti-Ship missiles.

The Otomat has a range of 150 km — 3.6:1 the C-801's 42 km. The C-801 reaches 926 km/h vs 1,100 km/h for the Otomat. The C-801 carries a 165 kg warhead vs 210 kg for the Otomat. Launch weight is 625 kg for the C-801 vs 770 kg for the Otomat. The C-801 uses Inertial navigation and active radar homing guidance, while the Otomat relies on Inertial, GPS and active radar homing.

The C-801 entered service 20 years before the Otomat (1987 vs 2007).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the C-801 or Otomat?
The Otomat has a longer range at 150 km compared to the C-801's 42 km.
Which is faster, the C-801 or Otomat?
The Otomat is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 0.9 compared to the C-801's 926 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the C-801 or Otomat?
The Otomat carries a larger warhead at 210 kg compared to the C-801's 165 kg.
Which is heavier, the C-801 or Otomat?
The Otomat is heavier at 770 kg compared to the C-801's 625 kg.
Which is longer, the C-801 or Otomat?
The C-801 is longer at 5.81 meters compared to the Otomat's 4.82 meters.
What guidance systems do the C-801 and Otomat use?
The C-801 uses Inertial navigation and active radar homing guidance while the Otomat uses Inertial, GPS and active radar homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the C-801 or Otomat?
The C-801 entered service first in 1987, 20 years before the Otomat which entered service in 2007.