AM-39 Exocet vs Martel
Overview
The AM-39 Exocet and the Martel are both Anti-Ship missiles.
Range is 70 km for the AM-39 Exocet vs 60 km for the Martel. The AM-39 Exocet reaches 1,111 km/h vs 1,111 km/h for the Martel. The AM-39 Exocet carries a 165 kg warhead vs 150 kg for the Martel. Launch weight is 870 kg for the AM-39 Exocet vs 550 kg for the Martel. The AM-39 Exocet uses Inertial, radar actif guidance, while the Martel relies on Passive radar homing, video guided.
The AM-39 Exocet has been produced in 4,000 units vs 300 for the Martel. The Martel entered service 2 years before the AM-39 Exocet (1972 vs 1974).
| 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 |
| French/British anti-ship missile, entered service in 1972, using passive radar homing or video guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇫🇷 France, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Anti-Ship |
| Type | Anti-ship missile |
| Manufacturer | British Aerospace / Matra |
| Service year | 1972 |
| Number produced | 300 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 | 60.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 0.9 ◉ |
| Weight | 550 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 150.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 4.18 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 400 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Passive radar homing, video guided |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the AM-39 Exocet or Martel?
The AM-39 Exocet has a longer range at 70 km compared to the Martel's 60 km.
Which is faster, the AM-39 Exocet or Martel?
Both the AM-39 Exocet and Martel have the same maximum speed of Mach 0.9.
Which has a larger warhead, the AM-39 Exocet or Martel?
The AM-39 Exocet carries a larger warhead at 165 kg compared to the Martel's 150 kg.
Which is heavier, the AM-39 Exocet or Martel?
The AM-39 Exocet is heavier at 870 kg compared to the Martel's 550 kg.
Which is longer, the AM-39 Exocet or Martel?
The AM-39 Exocet is longer at 4.70 meters compared to the Martel's 4.18 meters.
What guidance systems do the AM-39 Exocet and Martel use?
The AM-39 Exocet uses Inertial, radar actif guidance while the Martel uses Passive radar homing, video guided guidance.
Which entered service first, the AM-39 Exocet or Martel?
The Martel entered service first in 1972, 2 years before the AM-39 Exocet which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AM-39 Exocet or Martel?
The AM-39 Exocet has been produced in greater numbers with 4,000 units compared to 300 units of the Martel.