C-801 vs P-15 Termit
The C-801 and the P-15 Termit are both Anti-Ship missiles. The P-15 Termit has a range of 85 km — 2.0x the C-801's 42 km. The C-801 reaches 926 km/h vs 1,173 km/h for the P-15 Termit. The C-801 carries a 165 kg warhead vs 454 kg for the P-15 Termit. Launch weight is 625 kg for the C-801 vs 2,500 kg for the P-15 Termit. The C-801 uses Inertial navigation and active radar homing guidance, while the P-15 Termit relies on INS, Active radar homing. The P-15 Termit entered service 27 years before the C-801 (1960 vs 1987).
| Chinese anti-ship missile, entered service in 1987, utilizes inertial navigation and active radar homing. | |
| Origin | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Anti-Ship |
| Type | Anti-ship missile |
| Manufacturer | CHETA |
| Service year | 1987 |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $0.8 million |
| Range | 42.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 926 km/h ◉ |
| Weight | 625 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 165.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 5.81 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 360 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial navigation and active radar homing |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
| Range | 85.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 1.0 ◉ |
| Weight | 2,500 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 454.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 5.80 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 760 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | INS, Active radar homing |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the C-801 or P-15 Termit?
The P-15 Termit has a longer range at 85 km compared to the C-801's 42 km.
Which is faster, the C-801 or P-15 Termit?
The P-15 Termit is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 1.0 compared to the C-801's 926 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the C-801 or P-15 Termit?
The P-15 Termit carries a larger warhead at 454 kg compared to the C-801's 165 kg.
Which is heavier, the C-801 or P-15 Termit?
The P-15 Termit is heavier at 2,500 kg compared to the C-801's 625 kg.
Which is longer, the C-801 or P-15 Termit?
The C-801 is longer at 5.81 meters compared to the P-15 Termit's 5.80 meters.
What guidance systems do the C-801 and P-15 Termit use?
The C-801 uses Inertial navigation and active radar homing guidance while the P-15 Termit uses INS, Active radar homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the C-801 or P-15 Termit?
The P-15 Termit entered service first in 1960, 27 years before the C-801 which entered service in 1987.