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AGM-119 Penguin vs Martel

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Specifications
AGM-119 Penguin Martel
Origin πŸ‡³πŸ‡΄ NorwayπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States πŸ‡«πŸ‡· FranceπŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ United Kingdom
Category Anti-Ship Anti-Ship
Type Anti-ship missile Anti-ship missile
Manufacturer Northrop-Grumman / Kongsberg British Aerospace / Matra
Service year 1972 1972
Number produced -- units 300 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Range 60.0 km 60.0 km
Maximum speed 900 km/h Mach 0.9
Weight 340 kg 550 kg
Warhead 113.0 kg 150.0 kg
Length 2.96 m 4.18 m
Diameter 280 mm 400 mm
Guidance Passive IR, radar altimeter Passive radar homing, video guided
Warhead type High Explosive High Explosive
Scale Comparison
AGM-119 PENGUIN 2.96 m MARTEL 4.18 m 1.75 m
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Overview

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.

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.