3M54-1 Kalibr vs P-120 Malakhit

Overview

The 3M54-1 Kalibr and the P-120 Malakhit are both Anti-Ship missiles.

The 3M54-1 Kalibr has a range of 300 km — 2.7x the P-120 Malakhit's 110 km. The 3M54-1 Kalibr reaches 3,704 km/h vs 1,111 km/h for the P-120 Malakhit. The 3M54-1 Kalibr carries a 400 kg warhead vs 500 kg for the P-120 Malakhit. Launch weight is 1,780 kg for the 3M54-1 Kalibr vs 3,200 kg for the P-120 Malakhit. The 3M54-1 Kalibr uses Inertial guidance plus terminal active radar homing guidance, while the P-120 Malakhit relies on L band seeker and radar altimeter.

The P-120 Malakhit entered service 22 years before the 3M54-1 Kalibr (1972 vs 1994).

Russian anti-ship missile, entered service in 1994, utilizes inertial guidance plus terminal active radar homing.
Origin 🇷🇺 Russia, 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Anti-Ship
Type Anti-ship missile
Manufacturer Novator (OKB-8)
Service year 1994
Number produced -- units
Estimated unit price $6.5 million
Russian anti-ship missile, entered service in 1972, utilizes an L band seeker and radar altimeter for guidance.
Origin 🇷🇺 Russia, 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Anti-Ship
Type Anti-ship missile
Manufacturer OKB-52 MAP
Service year 1972
Number produced 500 units
Estimated unit price NA
Range 300.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 3.0
Weight 1,780 kg
Warhead 400.0 kg
Length 6.20 m
Diameter 533 mm
Guidance Inertial guidance plus terminal 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 3M54-1 Kalibr or P-120 Malakhit?
The 3M54-1 Kalibr has a longer range at 300 km compared to the P-120 Malakhit's 110 km.
Which is faster, the 3M54-1 Kalibr or P-120 Malakhit?
The 3M54-1 Kalibr is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 3.0 compared to the P-120 Malakhit's Mach 0.9.
Which has a larger warhead, the 3M54-1 Kalibr or P-120 Malakhit?
The P-120 Malakhit carries a larger warhead at 500 kg compared to the 3M54-1 Kalibr's 400 kg.
Which is heavier, the 3M54-1 Kalibr or P-120 Malakhit?
The P-120 Malakhit is heavier at 3,200 kg compared to the 3M54-1 Kalibr's 1,780 kg.
Which is longer, the 3M54-1 Kalibr or P-120 Malakhit?
The P-120 Malakhit is longer at 8.80 meters compared to the 3M54-1 Kalibr's 6.20 meters.
What guidance systems do the 3M54-1 Kalibr and P-120 Malakhit use?
The 3M54-1 Kalibr uses Inertial guidance plus terminal active radar homing guidance while the P-120 Malakhit uses L band seeker and radar altimeter guidance.
Which entered service first, the 3M54-1 Kalibr or P-120 Malakhit?
The P-120 Malakhit entered service first in 1972, 22 years before the 3M54-1 Kalibr which entered service in 1994.