C-801 vs P-120 Malakhit
The C-801 and the P-120 Malakhit are both Anti-Ship missiles. The P-120 Malakhit has a range of 110 km — 2.6x the C-801's 42 km. The C-801 reaches 926 km/h vs 1,111 km/h for the P-120 Malakhit. The C-801 carries a 165 kg warhead vs 500 kg for the P-120 Malakhit. Launch weight is 625 kg for the C-801 vs 3,200 kg for the P-120 Malakhit. The C-801 uses Inertial navigation and active radar homing guidance, while the P-120 Malakhit relies on L band seeker and radar altimeter. The P-120 Malakhit entered service 15 years before the C-801 (1972 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 | 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-801 or P-120 Malakhit?
The P-120 Malakhit has a longer range at 110 km compared to the C-801's 42 km.
Which is faster, the C-801 or P-120 Malakhit?
The P-120 Malakhit 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 P-120 Malakhit?
The P-120 Malakhit carries a larger warhead at 500 kg compared to the C-801's 165 kg.
Which is heavier, the C-801 or P-120 Malakhit?
The P-120 Malakhit is heavier at 3,200 kg compared to the C-801's 625 kg.
Which is longer, the C-801 or P-120 Malakhit?
The P-120 Malakhit is longer at 8.80 meters compared to the C-801's 5.81 meters.
What guidance systems do the C-801 and P-120 Malakhit use?
The C-801 uses Inertial navigation and active radar homing guidance while the P-120 Malakhit uses L band seeker and radar altimeter guidance.
Which entered service first, the C-801 or P-120 Malakhit?
The P-120 Malakhit entered service first in 1972, 15 years before the C-801 which entered service in 1987.