AM-39 Exocet vs KSR-5
The AM-39 Exocet and the KSR-5 are both Anti-Ship missiles. The KSR-5 has a range of 400 km — 5.7x the AM-39 Exocet's 70 km. The AM-39 Exocet reaches 1,111 km/h vs 4,321 km/h for the KSR-5. The AM-39 Exocet carries a 165 kg warhead vs 1000 kg for the KSR-5. Launch weight is 870 kg for the AM-39 Exocet vs 4,800 kg for the KSR-5. The AM-39 Exocet uses Inertial, radar actif guidance, while the KSR-5 relies on Inertial with active or passive radar. The AM-39 Exocet has been produced in 4,000 units vs 300 for the KSR-5. The KSR-5 entered service 5 years before the AM-39 Exocet (1969 vs 1974).
| 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 | 400.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 3.5 ◉ |
| Weight | 4,800 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 1000.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 10.52 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 900 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial with active or passive radar |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the AM-39 Exocet or KSR-5?
The KSR-5 has a longer range at 400 km compared to the AM-39 Exocet's 70 km.
Which is faster, the AM-39 Exocet or KSR-5?
The KSR-5 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 3.5 compared to the AM-39 Exocet's Mach 0.9.
Which has a larger warhead, the AM-39 Exocet or KSR-5?
The KSR-5 carries a larger warhead at 1,000 kg compared to the AM-39 Exocet's 165 kg.
Which is heavier, the AM-39 Exocet or KSR-5?
The KSR-5 is heavier at 4,800 kg compared to the AM-39 Exocet's 870 kg.
Which is longer, the AM-39 Exocet or KSR-5?
The KSR-5 is longer at 10.52 meters compared to the AM-39 Exocet's 4.70 meters.
What guidance systems do the AM-39 Exocet and KSR-5 use?
The AM-39 Exocet uses Inertial, radar actif guidance while the KSR-5 uses Inertial with active or passive radar guidance.
Which entered service first, the AM-39 Exocet or KSR-5?
The KSR-5 entered service first in 1969, 5 years before the AM-39 Exocet which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AM-39 Exocet or KSR-5?
The AM-39 Exocet has been produced in greater numbers with 4,000 units compared to 300 units of the KSR-5.