The considerable weight of 1400 kilograms is largely due to the outdated missile body. After all, during the era when the BGM-109 was designed, composite materials like carbon fiber, which can significantly reduce the weight of missile structures by replacing traditional metal materials, had not yet been widely adopted.
However, the most outstanding issue is the lack of stealth capabilities.
Let's not forget that the KD-30 was designed from scratch with stealth capabilities as a priority, making it the world's first stealth anti-ship missile.
Fundamentally, the "soul" of the KD-30 is its stealth capability.
To put it bluntly, during the design phase, the Liangxia Navy clearly defined the tactical concept of relying on advanced stealth performance to enhance the penetration efficiency of anti-ship missiles.
Obviously, it is on this basis that the KD-30 can be called the most advanced anti-ship missile today.
Unfortunately, the "AGM-109B" did not prioritize stealth capabilities.
