C-801 vs Kh-35
The C-801 and the Kh-35 are both Anti-Ship missiles. The Kh-35 has a range of 130 km — 3.1x the C-801's 42 km. The C-801 reaches 926 km/h vs 1,041 km/h for the Kh-35. The C-801 carries a 165 kg warhead vs 145 kg for the Kh-35. Launch weight is 625 kg for the C-801 vs 610 kg for the Kh-35. The C-801 uses Inertial navigation and active radar homing guidance, while the Kh-35 relies on Inertial, satellite navigation, active/passive radar. Unit cost is $0.78M for the C-801 vs $0.5M for the Kh-35. The C-801 entered service 16 years before the Kh-35 (1987 vs 2003).
| 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 | 130.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 0.9 ◉ |
| Weight | 610 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 145.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 4.40 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 420 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial, satellite navigation, active/passive radar |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the C-801 or Kh-35?
The Kh-35 has a longer range at 130 km compared to the C-801's 42 km.
Which is faster, the C-801 or Kh-35?
The Kh-35 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 0.8 compared to the C-801's 926 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the C-801 or Kh-35?
The C-801 carries a larger warhead at 165 kg compared to the Kh-35's 145 kg.
Which is heavier, the C-801 or Kh-35?
The C-801 is heavier at 625 kg compared to the Kh-35's 610 kg.
Which is longer, the C-801 or Kh-35?
The C-801 is longer at 5.81 meters compared to the Kh-35's 4.40 meters.
What guidance systems do the C-801 and Kh-35 use?
The C-801 uses Inertial navigation and active radar homing guidance while the Kh-35 uses Inertial, satellite navigation, active/passive radar guidance.
Which entered service first, the C-801 or Kh-35?
The C-801 entered service first in 1987, 16 years before the Kh-35 which entered service in 2003.