AM-39 Exocet vs C-601

The AM-39 Exocet and the C-601 are both Anti-Ship missiles. Range is 70 km for the AM-39 Exocet vs 100 km for the C-601. The AM-39 Exocet reaches 1,111 km/h vs 1,111 km/h for the C-601. The AM-39 Exocet carries a 165 kg warhead vs 500 kg for the C-601. Launch weight is 870 kg for the AM-39 Exocet vs 2,988 kg for the C-601. The AM-39 Exocet uses Inertial, radar actif guidance, while the C-601 relies on Electro-optical seeker. The AM-39 Exocet entered service 12 years before the C-601 (1974 vs 1986).

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
Chinese anti-ship missile, entered service in 1986, uses an electro-optical seeker for guidance.
Origin 🇨🇳 China
Category Anti-Ship
Type Anti-ship missile
Manufacturer CHETA
Service year 1986
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 100.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 0.9
Weight 2,988 kg
Warhead 500.0 kg
Length 7.10 m
Diameter 760 mm
Guidance Electro-optical seeker
Warhead type High Explosive

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the AM-39 Exocet or C-601?
The C-601 has a longer range at 100 km compared to the AM-39 Exocet's 70 km.
Which is faster, the AM-39 Exocet or C-601?
Both the AM-39 Exocet and C-601 have the same maximum speed of Mach 0.9.
Which has a larger warhead, the AM-39 Exocet or C-601?
The C-601 carries a larger warhead at 500 kg compared to the AM-39 Exocet's 165 kg.
Which is heavier, the AM-39 Exocet or C-601?
The C-601 is heavier at 2,988 kg compared to the AM-39 Exocet's 870 kg.
Which is longer, the AM-39 Exocet or C-601?
The C-601 is longer at 7.10 meters compared to the AM-39 Exocet's 4.70 meters.
What guidance systems do the AM-39 Exocet and C-601 use?
The AM-39 Exocet uses Inertial, radar actif guidance while the C-601 uses Electro-optical seeker guidance.
Which entered service first, the AM-39 Exocet or C-601?
The AM-39 Exocet entered service first in 1974, 12 years before the C-601 which entered service in 1986.