AM-39 Exocet vs ASM-3

Overview

The AM-39 Exocet and the ASM-3 are both Anti-Ship missiles.

The ASM-3 has a range of 1,000 km — 14:1 the AM-39 Exocet's 70 km. The AM-39 Exocet reaches 1,111 km/h vs 3,704 km/h for the ASM-3. The AM-39 Exocet carries a 165 kg warhead vs 150 kg for the ASM-3. Launch weight is 870 kg for the AM-39 Exocet vs 940 kg for the ASM-3. The AM-39 Exocet uses Inertial, radar actif guidance, while the ASM-3 relies on Inertial/GPS, mid-course correction, radar homing.

The AM-39 Exocet entered service 47 years before the ASM-3 (1974 vs 2021).

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
Japanese anti-ship missile, entered service in 2021, with a range of 1,000 km.
Origin 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Anti-Ship
Type Air-to-surface anti-ship missile
Manufacturer Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Service year 2021
Number produced -- units
Estimated unit price NA
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 1,000.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 3.0
Weight 940 kg
Warhead 150.0 kg
Length 6.00 m
Diameter -- mm
Guidance Inertial/GPS, mid-course correction, radar homing
Warhead type --

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the AM-39 Exocet or ASM-3?
The ASM-3 has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the AM-39 Exocet's 70 km.
Which is faster, the AM-39 Exocet or ASM-3?
The ASM-3 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 3.0 compared to the AM-39 Exocet's Mach 0.9.
Which has a larger warhead, the AM-39 Exocet or ASM-3?
The AM-39 Exocet carries a larger warhead at 165 kg compared to the ASM-3's 150 kg.
Which is heavier, the AM-39 Exocet or ASM-3?
The ASM-3 is heavier at 940 kg compared to the AM-39 Exocet's 870 kg.
Which is longer, the AM-39 Exocet or ASM-3?
The ASM-3 is longer at 6.00 meters compared to the AM-39 Exocet's 4.70 meters.
What guidance systems do the AM-39 Exocet and ASM-3 use?
The AM-39 Exocet uses Inertial, radar actif guidance while the ASM-3 uses Inertial/GPS, mid-course correction, radar homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the AM-39 Exocet or ASM-3?
The AM-39 Exocet entered service first in 1974, 47 years before the ASM-3 which entered service in 2021.