AM-39 Exocet vs NSM
Overview
The AM-39 Exocet and the NSM are both Anti-Ship missiles.
The NSM has a range of 185 km — 2.6x the AM-39 Exocet's 70 km. The AM-39 Exocet reaches 1,111 km/h vs 1,148 km/h for the NSM. The AM-39 Exocet carries a 165 kg warhead vs 120 kg for the NSM. Launch weight is 870 kg for the AM-39 Exocet vs 400 kg for the NSM. The AM-39 Exocet uses Inertial, radar actif guidance, while the NSM relies on GPS-aided INS, laser altimeter, TERCOM, Imaging Infra-Red.
Unit cost is $1.5M for the AM-39 Exocet vs $2.194M for the NSM. The AM-39 Exocet entered service 38 years before the NSM (1974 vs 2012).
| 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 | 185.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 0.9 ◉ |
| Weight | 400 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 120.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 3.96 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 700 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | GPS-aided INS, laser altimeter, TERCOM, Imaging Infra-Red |
| Warhead type | Titanium-cased penetrating blast and controlled fragmentation |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the AM-39 Exocet or NSM?
The NSM has a longer range at 185 km compared to the AM-39 Exocet's 70 km.
Which is faster, the AM-39 Exocet or NSM?
The NSM is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 0.9 compared to the AM-39 Exocet's Mach 0.9.
Which has a larger warhead, the AM-39 Exocet or NSM?
The AM-39 Exocet carries a larger warhead at 165 kg compared to the NSM's 120 kg.
Which is heavier, the AM-39 Exocet or NSM?
The AM-39 Exocet is heavier at 870 kg compared to the NSM's 400 kg.
Which is longer, the AM-39 Exocet or NSM?
The AM-39 Exocet is longer at 4.70 meters compared to the NSM's 3.96 meters.
What guidance systems do the AM-39 Exocet and NSM use?
The AM-39 Exocet uses Inertial, radar actif guidance while the NSM uses GPS-aided INS, laser altimeter, TERCOM, Imaging Infra-Red guidance.
Which entered service first, the AM-39 Exocet or NSM?
The AM-39 Exocet entered service first in 1974, 38 years before the NSM which entered service in 2012.