NSM vs P-120 Malakhit
Overview
The NSM and the P-120 Malakhit are both Anti-Ship missiles.
Range is 185 km for the NSM vs 110 km for the P-120 Malakhit. The NSM reaches 1,148 km/h vs 1,111 km/h for the P-120 Malakhit. The NSM carries a 120 kg warhead vs 500 kg for the P-120 Malakhit. Launch weight is 400 kg for the NSM vs 3,200 kg for the P-120 Malakhit. The NSM uses GPS-aided INS, laser altimeter, TERCOM, Imaging Infra-Red guidance, while the P-120 Malakhit relies on L band seeker and radar altimeter.
The P-120 Malakhit entered service 40 years before the NSM (1972 vs 2012).
| Norwegian NSM, entering service in 2012, utilizes imaging infra-red for guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇳🇴 Norway |
| Category | Anti-Ship |
| Type | Anti-ship or land attack cruise missile |
| Manufacturer | Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace |
| Service year | 2012 |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $2.2 million |
| Range | 185.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 0.9 ◉ |
| Weight | 400 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 120.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 3.96 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 700 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | GPS-aided INS, laser altimeter, TERCOM, Imaging Infra-Red |
| Warhead type | Titanium-cased penetrating blast and controlled fragmentation |
| 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 NSM or P-120 Malakhit?
The NSM has a longer range at 185 km compared to the P-120 Malakhit's 110 km.
Which is faster, the NSM or P-120 Malakhit?
The NSM is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 0.9 compared to the P-120 Malakhit's Mach 0.9.
Which has a larger warhead, the NSM or P-120 Malakhit?
The P-120 Malakhit carries a larger warhead at 500 kg compared to the NSM's 120 kg.
Which is heavier, the NSM or P-120 Malakhit?
The P-120 Malakhit is heavier at 3,200 kg compared to the NSM's 400 kg.
Which is longer, the NSM or P-120 Malakhit?
The P-120 Malakhit is longer at 8.80 meters compared to the NSM's 3.96 meters.
What guidance systems do the NSM and P-120 Malakhit use?
The NSM uses GPS-aided INS, laser altimeter, TERCOM, Imaging Infra-Red guidance while the P-120 Malakhit uses L band seeker and radar altimeter guidance.
Which entered service first, the NSM or P-120 Malakhit?
The P-120 Malakhit entered service first in 1972, 40 years before the NSM which entered service in 2012.