KSShch vs P-120 Malakhit
The KSShch and the P-120 Malakhit are both Anti-Ship missiles. The P-120 Malakhit has a range of 110 km — 2.8x the KSShch's 40 km. The KSShch carries a 620 kg warhead vs 500 kg for the P-120 Malakhit. Launch weight is 3,100 kg for the KSShch vs 3,200 kg for the P-120 Malakhit. The KSShch uses Inertial guidance guidance, while the P-120 Malakhit relies on L band seeker and radar altimeter. The KSShch entered service 17 years before the P-120 Malakhit (1955 vs 1972).
| 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 |
| 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 | 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 KSShch or P-120 Malakhit?
The P-120 Malakhit has a longer range at 110 km compared to the KSShch's 40 km.
Which is faster, the KSShch or P-120 Malakhit?
The P-120 Malakhit is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 0.9 compared to the KSShch's 0 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the KSShch or P-120 Malakhit?
The KSShch carries a larger warhead at 620 kg compared to the P-120 Malakhit's 500 kg.
Which is heavier, the KSShch or P-120 Malakhit?
The P-120 Malakhit is heavier at 3,200 kg compared to the KSShch's 3,100 kg.
Which is longer, the KSShch or P-120 Malakhit?
The P-120 Malakhit is longer at 8.80 meters compared to the KSShch's 7.60 meters.
What guidance systems do the KSShch and P-120 Malakhit use?
The KSShch uses Inertial guidance guidance while the P-120 Malakhit uses L band seeker and radar altimeter guidance.
Which entered service first, the KSShch or P-120 Malakhit?
The KSShch entered service first in 1955, 17 years before the P-120 Malakhit which entered service in 1972.