AM-39 Exocet vs ASM-2 (Type 93)
The AM-39 Exocet and the ASM-2 (Type 93) are both Anti-Ship missiles. The ASM-2 (Type 93) has a range of 170 km — 2.4x the AM-39 Exocet's 70 km. The AM-39 Exocet reaches 1,111 km/h vs 1,150 km/h for the ASM-2 (Type 93). The AM-39 Exocet carries a 165 kg warhead vs 100 kg for the ASM-2 (Type 93). Launch weight is 870 kg for the AM-39 Exocet vs 530 kg for the ASM-2 (Type 93). The AM-39 Exocet uses Inertial, radar actif guidance, while the ASM-2 (Type 93) relies on Inertial guidance, IR Imaging, GPS. The AM-39 Exocet entered service 21 years before the ASM-2 (Type 93) (1974 vs 1995).
| 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 | 170.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 0.9 ◉ |
| Weight | 530 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 100.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 4.00 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 350 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial guidance, IR Imaging, GPS |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the AM-39 Exocet or ASM-2 (Type 93)?
The ASM-2 (Type 93) has a longer range at 170 km compared to the AM-39 Exocet's 70 km.
Which is faster, the AM-39 Exocet or ASM-2 (Type 93)?
The ASM-2 (Type 93) is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 0.9 compared to the AM-39 Exocet's Mach 0.9.
Which has a larger warhead, the AM-39 Exocet or ASM-2 (Type 93)?
The AM-39 Exocet carries a larger warhead at 165 kg compared to the ASM-2 (Type 93)'s 100 kg.
Which is heavier, the AM-39 Exocet or ASM-2 (Type 93)?
The AM-39 Exocet is heavier at 870 kg compared to the ASM-2 (Type 93)'s 530 kg.
Which is longer, the AM-39 Exocet or ASM-2 (Type 93)?
The AM-39 Exocet is longer at 4.70 meters compared to the ASM-2 (Type 93)'s 4.00 meters.
What guidance systems do the AM-39 Exocet and ASM-2 (Type 93) use?
The AM-39 Exocet uses Inertial, radar actif guidance while the ASM-2 (Type 93) uses Inertial guidance, IR Imaging, GPS guidance.
Which entered service first, the AM-39 Exocet or ASM-2 (Type 93)?
The AM-39 Exocet entered service first in 1974, 21 years before the ASM-2 (Type 93) which entered service in 1995.