Hsiung Feng III vs P-120 Malakhit
The Hsiung Feng III and the P-120 Malakhit are both Anti-Ship missiles. The Hsiung Feng III has a range of 250 km — 2.3x the P-120 Malakhit's 110 km. The Hsiung Feng III reaches 4,322 km/h vs 1,111 km/h for the P-120 Malakhit. The Hsiung Feng III carries a 225 kg warhead vs 500 kg for the P-120 Malakhit. Launch weight is 1,500 kg for the Hsiung Feng III vs 3,200 kg for the P-120 Malakhit. The Hsiung Feng III uses Inertial guidance and active radar homing guidance, while the P-120 Malakhit relies on L band seeker and radar altimeter. The Hsiung Feng III has been produced in 250 units vs 500 for the P-120 Malakhit. The P-120 Malakhit entered service 35 years before the Hsiung Feng III (1972 vs 2007).
| Taiwanese anti-ship missile, entered service in 2007, uses inertial guidance and active radar homing. | |
| Origin | 🇹🇼 Taiwan |
| Category | Anti-Ship |
| Type | Supersonic Anti-ship Missile |
| Manufacturer | NCSIST |
| Service year | 2007 |
| Number produced | 250 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Range | 250.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 3.5 ◉ |
| Weight | 1,500 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 225.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 6.10 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 460 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial guidance and active radar homing |
| Warhead type | Armor-piercing self-forging fragments |
| 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 Hsiung Feng III or P-120 Malakhit?
The Hsiung Feng III has a longer range at 250 km compared to the P-120 Malakhit's 110 km.
Which is faster, the Hsiung Feng III or P-120 Malakhit?
The Hsiung Feng III is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 3.5 compared to the P-120 Malakhit's Mach 0.9.
Which has a larger warhead, the Hsiung Feng III or P-120 Malakhit?
The P-120 Malakhit carries a larger warhead at 500 kg compared to the Hsiung Feng III's 225 kg.
Which is heavier, the Hsiung Feng III or P-120 Malakhit?
The P-120 Malakhit is heavier at 3,200 kg compared to the Hsiung Feng III's 1,500 kg.
Which is longer, the Hsiung Feng III or P-120 Malakhit?
The P-120 Malakhit is longer at 8.80 meters compared to the Hsiung Feng III's 6.10 meters.
What guidance systems do the Hsiung Feng III and P-120 Malakhit use?
The Hsiung Feng III uses Inertial guidance and active radar homing guidance while the P-120 Malakhit uses L band seeker and radar altimeter guidance.
Which entered service first, the Hsiung Feng III or P-120 Malakhit?
The P-120 Malakhit entered service first in 1972, 35 years before the Hsiung Feng III which entered service in 2007.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hsiung Feng III or P-120 Malakhit?
The P-120 Malakhit has been produced in greater numbers with 500 units compared to 250 units of the Hsiung Feng III.