AM-39 Exocet vs Hsiung Feng III
The AM-39 Exocet and the Hsiung Feng III are both Anti-Ship missiles. The Hsiung Feng III has a range of 250 km — 3.6x the AM-39 Exocet's 70 km. The AM-39 Exocet reaches 1,111 km/h vs 4,322 km/h for the Hsiung Feng III. The AM-39 Exocet carries a 165 kg warhead vs 225 kg for the Hsiung Feng III. Launch weight is 870 kg for the AM-39 Exocet vs 1,500 kg for the Hsiung Feng III. The AM-39 Exocet uses Inertial, radar actif guidance, while the Hsiung Feng III relies on Inertial guidance and active radar homing. The AM-39 Exocet has been produced in 4,000 units vs 250 for the Hsiung Feng III. The AM-39 Exocet entered service 33 years before the Hsiung Feng III (1974 vs 2007).
| 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 |
| 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 | 250.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 3.5 ◉ |
| Weight | 1,500 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 225.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 6.10 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 460 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial guidance and active radar homing |
| Warhead type | Armor-piercing self-forging fragments |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the AM-39 Exocet or Hsiung Feng III?
The Hsiung Feng III has a longer range at 250 km compared to the AM-39 Exocet's 70 km.
Which is faster, the AM-39 Exocet or Hsiung Feng III?
The Hsiung Feng III is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 3.5 compared to the AM-39 Exocet's Mach 0.9.
Which has a larger warhead, the AM-39 Exocet or Hsiung Feng III?
The Hsiung Feng III carries a larger warhead at 225 kg compared to the AM-39 Exocet's 165 kg.
Which is heavier, the AM-39 Exocet or Hsiung Feng III?
The Hsiung Feng III is heavier at 1,500 kg compared to the AM-39 Exocet's 870 kg.
Which is longer, the AM-39 Exocet or Hsiung Feng III?
The Hsiung Feng III is longer at 6.10 meters compared to the AM-39 Exocet's 4.70 meters.
What guidance systems do the AM-39 Exocet and Hsiung Feng III use?
The AM-39 Exocet uses Inertial, radar actif guidance while the Hsiung Feng III uses Inertial guidance and active radar homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the AM-39 Exocet or Hsiung Feng III?
The AM-39 Exocet entered service first in 1974, 33 years before the Hsiung Feng III which entered service in 2007.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AM-39 Exocet or Hsiung Feng III?
The AM-39 Exocet has been produced in greater numbers with 4,000 units compared to 250 units of the Hsiung Feng III.