AM-39 Exocet vs SS.12 / AS.12
The AM-39 Exocet and the SS.12 / AS.12 are both Anti-Ship missiles. The AM-39 Exocet has a range of 70 km — 8.8x the SS.12 / AS.12's 8 km. The AM-39 Exocet reaches 1,111 km/h vs 370 km/h for the SS.12 / AS.12. The AM-39 Exocet carries a 165 kg warhead vs 28 kg for the SS.12 / AS.12. Launch weight is 870 kg for the AM-39 Exocet vs 76 kg for the SS.12 / AS.12. The AM-39 Exocet uses Inertial, radar actif guidance, while the SS.12 / AS.12 relies on Wire. The AM-39 Exocet has been produced in 4,000 units vs 10,000 for the SS.12 / AS.12. The SS.12 / AS.12 entered service 14 years before the AM-39 Exocet (1960 vs 1974).
| French anti-ship missile, entered service in 1974, uses inertial and active radar guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Anti-Ship |
| Type | Anti-ship missile |
| Manufacturer | MBDA |
| Service year | 1974 |
| Number produced | 4,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $1.5 million |
| Range | 70.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 0.9 ◉ |
| Weight | 870 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 165.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 4.70 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 350 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial, radar actif |
| Warhead type | High-explosive |
| Range | 8.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 370 km/h ◉ |
| Weight | 76 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 28.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 1.87 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 180 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Wire |
| Warhead type | Semi-armour Piercing |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the AM-39 Exocet or SS.12 / AS.12?
The AM-39 Exocet has a longer range at 70 km compared to the SS.12 / AS.12's 8 km.
Which is faster, the AM-39 Exocet or SS.12 / AS.12?
The AM-39 Exocet is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 0.9 compared to the SS.12 / AS.12's 370 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the AM-39 Exocet or SS.12 / AS.12?
The AM-39 Exocet carries a larger warhead at 165 kg compared to the SS.12 / AS.12's 28 kg.
Which is heavier, the AM-39 Exocet or SS.12 / AS.12?
The AM-39 Exocet is heavier at 870 kg compared to the SS.12 / AS.12's 76 kg.
Which is longer, the AM-39 Exocet or SS.12 / AS.12?
The AM-39 Exocet is longer at 4.70 meters compared to the SS.12 / AS.12's 1.87 meters.
What guidance systems do the AM-39 Exocet and SS.12 / AS.12 use?
The AM-39 Exocet uses Inertial, radar actif guidance while the SS.12 / AS.12 uses Wire guidance.
Which entered service first, the AM-39 Exocet or SS.12 / AS.12?
The SS.12 / AS.12 entered service first in 1960, 14 years before the AM-39 Exocet which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AM-39 Exocet or SS.12 / AS.12?
The SS.12 / AS.12 has been produced in greater numbers with 10,000 units compared to 4,000 units of the AM-39 Exocet.