AM-39 Exocet vs C-802
The AM-39 Exocet and the C-802 are both Anti-Ship missiles. Range is 70 km for the AM-39 Exocet vs 120 km for the C-802. The AM-39 Exocet reaches 1,111 km/h vs 1,111 km/h for the C-802. The AM-39 Exocet carries a 165 kg warhead vs 165 kg for the C-802. Launch weight is 870 kg for the AM-39 Exocet vs 715 kg for the C-802. The AM-39 Exocet uses Inertial, radar actif guidance, while the C-802 relies on Inertial navigation, active radar homing. The AM-39 Exocet entered service 24 years before the C-802 (1974 vs 1998).
| 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 | 120.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 0.9 ◉ |
| Weight | 715 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 165.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 6.39 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 360 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial navigation, active radar homing |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the AM-39 Exocet or C-802?
The C-802 has a longer range at 120 km compared to the AM-39 Exocet's 70 km.
Which is faster, the AM-39 Exocet or C-802?
Both the AM-39 Exocet and C-802 have the same maximum speed of Mach 0.9.
Which has a larger warhead, the AM-39 Exocet or C-802?
Both the AM-39 Exocet and C-802 carry the same warhead weight of 165 kg.
Which is heavier, the AM-39 Exocet or C-802?
The AM-39 Exocet is heavier at 870 kg compared to the C-802's 715 kg.
Which is longer, the AM-39 Exocet or C-802?
The C-802 is longer at 6.39 meters compared to the AM-39 Exocet's 4.70 meters.
What guidance systems do the AM-39 Exocet and C-802 use?
The AM-39 Exocet uses Inertial, radar actif guidance while the C-802 uses Inertial navigation, active radar homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the AM-39 Exocet or C-802?
The AM-39 Exocet entered service first in 1974, 24 years before the C-802 which entered service in 1998.