AM-39 Exocet vs C-801
The AM-39 Exocet and the C-801 are both Anti-Ship missiles. Range is 70 km for the AM-39 Exocet vs 42 km for the C-801. The AM-39 Exocet reaches 1,111 km/h vs 926 km/h for the C-801. The AM-39 Exocet carries a 165 kg warhead vs 165 kg for the C-801. Launch weight is 870 kg for the AM-39 Exocet vs 625 kg for the C-801. The AM-39 Exocet uses Inertial, radar actif guidance, while the C-801 relies on Inertial navigation and active radar homing. Unit cost is $1.5M for the AM-39 Exocet vs $0.78M for the C-801. The AM-39 Exocet entered service 13 years before the C-801 (1974 vs 1987).
| 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 | 42.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 926 km/h ◉ |
| Weight | 625 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 165.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 5.81 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 360 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial navigation and active radar homing |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the AM-39 Exocet or C-801?
The AM-39 Exocet has a longer range at 70 km compared to the C-801's 42 km.
Which is faster, the AM-39 Exocet or C-801?
The AM-39 Exocet is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 0.9 compared to the C-801's 926 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the AM-39 Exocet or C-801?
Both the AM-39 Exocet and C-801 carry the same warhead weight of 165 kg.
Which is heavier, the AM-39 Exocet or C-801?
The AM-39 Exocet is heavier at 870 kg compared to the C-801's 625 kg.
Which is longer, the AM-39 Exocet or C-801?
The C-801 is longer at 5.81 meters compared to the AM-39 Exocet's 4.70 meters.
What guidance systems do the AM-39 Exocet and C-801 use?
The AM-39 Exocet uses Inertial, radar actif guidance while the C-801 uses Inertial navigation and active radar homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the AM-39 Exocet or C-801?
The AM-39 Exocet entered service first in 1974, 13 years before the C-801 which entered service in 1987.