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).
| 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.