AGM-123 Skipper vs Martel
The AGM-123 Skipper and the Martel are both Anti-Ship missiles. The Martel has a range of 60 km — 2.4x the AGM-123 Skipper's 25 km. The AGM-123 Skipper reaches 1,100 km/h vs 1,111 km/h for the Martel. The AGM-123 Skipper carries a 454 kg warhead vs 150 kg for the Martel. Launch weight is 582 kg for the AGM-123 Skipper vs 550 kg for the Martel. The AGM-123 Skipper uses Laser-guidance guidance, while the Martel relies on Passive radar homing, video guided. The Martel entered service 13 years before the AGM-123 Skipper (1972 vs 1985).
| American anti-ship missile, entering service in 1985, uses laser-guidance to deliver a 454 kg warhead. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Anti-Ship |
| Type | Anti-ship missile |
| Manufacturer | Emerson Electric |
| Service year | 1985 |
| 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 | 25.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 0.9 ◉ |
| Weight | 582 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 454.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 4.30 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 500 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Laser-guidance |
| Warhead type | High Explosive / Fragmentation |
| 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-123 Skipper or Martel?
The Martel has a longer range at 60 km compared to the AGM-123 Skipper's 25 km.
Which is faster, the AGM-123 Skipper or Martel?
The Martel is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 0.9 compared to the AGM-123 Skipper's Mach 0.9.
Which has a larger warhead, the AGM-123 Skipper or Martel?
The AGM-123 Skipper carries a larger warhead at 454 kg compared to the Martel's 150 kg.
Which is heavier, the AGM-123 Skipper or Martel?
The AGM-123 Skipper is heavier at 582 kg compared to the Martel's 550 kg.
Which is longer, the AGM-123 Skipper or Martel?
The AGM-123 Skipper is longer at 4.30 meters compared to the Martel's 4.18 meters.
What guidance systems do the AGM-123 Skipper and Martel use?
The AGM-123 Skipper uses Laser-guidance guidance while the Martel uses Passive radar homing, video guided guidance.
Which entered service first, the AGM-123 Skipper or Martel?
The Martel entered service first in 1972, 13 years before the AGM-123 Skipper which entered service in 1985.