AGM-119 Penguin vs Martel
The AGM-119 Penguin and the Martel are both Anti-Ship missiles. Range is 60 km for the AGM-119 Penguin vs 60 km for the Martel. The AGM-119 Penguin reaches 900 km/h vs 1,111 km/h for the Martel. The AGM-119 Penguin carries a 113 kg warhead vs 150 kg for the Martel. Launch weight is 340 kg for the AGM-119 Penguin vs 550 kg for the Martel. The AGM-119 Penguin uses Passive IR, radar altimeter guidance, while the Martel relies on Passive radar homing, video guided.
| Norwegian anti-ship missile, entered service in 1972, utilizes passive infrared homing for guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇳🇴 Norway, 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Anti-Ship |
| Type | Anti-ship missile |
| Manufacturer | Northrop-Grumman / Kongsberg |
| Service year | 1972 |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| French/British anti-ship missile, entered service in 1972, using passive radar homing or video guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇫🇷 France, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Anti-Ship |
| Type | Anti-ship missile |
| Manufacturer | British Aerospace / Matra |
| Service year | 1972 |
| Number produced | 300 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Range | 60.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 900 km/h ◉ |
| Weight | 340 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 113.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 2.96 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 280 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Passive IR, radar altimeter |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
| Range | 60.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 0.9 ◉ |
| Weight | 550 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 150.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 4.18 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 400 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Passive radar homing, video guided |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the AGM-119 Penguin or Martel?
Both the AGM-119 Penguin and Martel have the same range of 60 km.
Which is faster, the AGM-119 Penguin or Martel?
The Martel is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 0.9 compared to the AGM-119 Penguin's 900 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the AGM-119 Penguin or Martel?
The Martel carries a larger warhead at 150 kg compared to the AGM-119 Penguin's 113 kg.
Which is heavier, the AGM-119 Penguin or Martel?
The Martel is heavier at 550 kg compared to the AGM-119 Penguin's 340 kg.
Which is longer, the AGM-119 Penguin or Martel?
The Martel is longer at 4.18 meters compared to the AGM-119 Penguin's 2.96 meters.
What guidance systems do the AGM-119 Penguin and Martel use?
The AGM-119 Penguin uses Passive IR, radar altimeter guidance while the Martel uses Passive radar homing, video guided guidance.
Which entered service first, the AGM-119 Penguin or Martel?
Both the AGM-119 Penguin and Martel entered service in the same year: 1972.