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AM-39 Exocet vs SS.12 / AS.12

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Specifications
AM-39 Exocet SS.12 / AS.12
Origin 🇫🇷 France 🇫🇷 France
Category Anti-Ship Anti-Ship
Type Anti-ship missile Anti-ship missile
Manufacturer MBDA Aerospatiale
Service year 1974 1960
Number produced 4,000 units 10,000 units
Estimated unit price $1.5 million NA
Range 70.0 km 8.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 0.9 370 km/h
Weight 870 kg 76 kg
Warhead 165.0 kg 28.0 kg
Length 4.70 m 1.87 m
Diameter 350 mm 180 mm
Guidance Inertial, radar actif Wire
Warhead type High-explosive Semi-armour Piercing
Scale Comparison
AM-39 EXOCET 4.70 m SS.12 / AS.12 1.87 m 1.75 m
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Overview

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 — 8.8:1 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).

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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.