KSShch vs P-700 Granit

The KSShch and the P-700 Granit are both Anti-Ship missiles. The P-700 Granit has a range of 625 km — 16:1 the KSShch's 40 km. The KSShch carries a 620 kg warhead vs 750 kg for the P-700 Granit. Launch weight is 3,100 kg for the KSShch vs 7,000 kg for the P-700 Granit. The KSShch uses Inertial guidance guidance, while the P-700 Granit relies on Inertial guidance, active radar homing, anti-radar homing. The KSShch entered service 28 years before the P-700 Granit (1955 vs 1983).

Ex-USSR anti-ship missile, entered service in 1955, manufactured by NPO Mashinostroenia.
Origin 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Anti-Ship
Type Anti-ship missile
Manufacturer NPO Mashinostroenia
Service year 1955
Number produced -- units
Estimated unit price NA
Russian anti-ship missile, entered service in 1983, utilizes active radar homing for guidance.
Origin 🇷🇺 Russia, 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Anti-Ship
Type Supersonic anti-ship missile
Manufacturer NPO Mashinostroenia
Service year 1983
Number produced -- units
Estimated unit price NA
Range 40.0 km
Maximum speed NA
Weight 3,100 kg
Warhead 620.0 kg
Length 7.60 m
Diameter 900 mm
Guidance Inertial guidance
Warhead type Nuclear
Range 625.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 2.1
Weight 7,000 kg
Warhead 750.0 kg
Length 10.20 m
Diameter 850 mm
Guidance Inertial guidance, active radar homing, anti-radar homing
Warhead type High Explosive

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the KSShch or P-700 Granit?
The P-700 Granit has a longer range at 625 km compared to the KSShch's 40 km.
Which is faster, the KSShch or P-700 Granit?
The P-700 Granit is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 2.1 compared to the KSShch's 0 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the KSShch or P-700 Granit?
The P-700 Granit carries a larger warhead at 750 kg compared to the KSShch's 620 kg.
Which is heavier, the KSShch or P-700 Granit?
The P-700 Granit is heavier at 7,000 kg compared to the KSShch's 3,100 kg.
Which is longer, the KSShch or P-700 Granit?
The P-700 Granit is longer at 10.20 meters compared to the KSShch's 7.60 meters.
What guidance systems do the KSShch and P-700 Granit use?
The KSShch uses Inertial guidance guidance while the P-700 Granit uses Inertial guidance, active radar homing, anti-radar homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the KSShch or P-700 Granit?
The KSShch entered service first in 1955, 28 years before the P-700 Granit which entered service in 1983.