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3M-51Alfa

Ship-Launched Anti-Ship Missiles · Russia · 1993
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3M-51Alfa

* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Range
75
Lethality
80
Sea-Skimming / Stealth
70
Guidance
75
Counter-Measure Resistance
65
Speed
60
Warhead Effect
85
Reliability
60
Technology
80
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin Russia
ManufacturerNPO Mashinostroyeniya, NPO Novator
CategoryShip-Launched Anti-Ship Missiles
In service1993
Operators1 countries
Data Quality82%
73
Ship-Launched Anti-Ship Missiles MASS Rating
42/98
All-Time
Ship-Launched Anti-Ship Missiles · 10 axes scored
Range
75
Lethality
80
Sea-Skimming / Stealth
70
Guidance
75
Counter-Measure Resistance
65
Speed
60
Warhead Effect
85
Reliability
60
Technology
80
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the ship-launched anti-ship missiles category.
01 / Overview
3M-51 Alfa
Country
Production
1993–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
SHIP-LAUNCHED ANTI-SHIP MISSILES
—
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
75
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
73
ship-launched anti-ship missiles category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the ship-launched anti-ship missiles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
  • Missile TypeAnti-ship missile
  • DesignerOKB-52/NPO Mashinostroyeniya Chelomey
  • Length8 m
  • Launch Weight2,600 kg
  • In ServiceYes
◈Guidance4MOD.4
▣Propulsion5MOD.5
  • Propulsion TypeTurbojet and rocket
  • Motor TypeTurbojet and rocket
  • Boost StageYes
  • Two-StageYes
  • Fuel / PropellantLiquid, solid
◇Performance5MOD.5
  • Maximum Range250 km
  • Top Speed700 m/s
  • Top Speed (Mach)2.5 Mach
  • Flight ProfileCruise subsonic, Attack Mach 2.5
  • HypersonicNo
◆Warhead2MOD.2
▤Launch Platform6MOD.6
⬢Production2MOD.2
  • Operators1
  • Variants4
▲Warhead Detail2MOD.2
  • Explosive Filler Weight300 kg
  • Explosive Filler Type300 kg (661 lb)
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1993Production started
33
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
05 / MASS Score
SHIP-LAUNCHED ANTI-SHIP MISSILES RANKING Ship-Launched Anti-Ship Missiles
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within theShip-Launched Anti-Ship Missilescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE9terms
Guidance system using onboard radar to actively emit and receive signals for target tracking and missile course correction.
Capability of launching an anti-tank guided missile from an airborne platform, such as a helicopter or aircraft.
The initial propulsion phase where a high-thrust motor accelerates the missile to operational velocity.
Fire-and-forget refers to a missile guidance system where the missile guides itself to its target after launch, requiring no further input from the operator.
Launched from a ground-based platform, such as a vehicle or tripod, rather than an aircraft or other airborne system.
Launched from naval platforms, such as ships or submarines.
Relating to or using nuclear energy, typically fission, for propulsion or power generation in military vessels.
Sea‑skimming is a low‑altitude flight profile in which a missile or projectile flies close to the sea surface to minimize radar detection and increase survivability.
A two-stage ATGM propulsion system where a booster stage initially accelerates the missile before a sustainer stage maintains flight velocity.
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