AM-39 Exocet vs Otomat

The AM-39 Exocet and the Otomat are both Anti-Ship missiles. The Otomat has a range of 150 km — 2.1x the AM-39 Exocet's 70 km. The AM-39 Exocet reaches 1,111 km/h vs 1,100 km/h for the Otomat. The AM-39 Exocet carries a 165 kg warhead vs 210 kg for the Otomat. Launch weight is 870 kg for the AM-39 Exocet vs 770 kg for the Otomat. The AM-39 Exocet uses Inertial, radar actif guidance, while the Otomat relies on Inertial, GPS and active radar homing. The AM-39 Exocet has been produced in 4,000 units vs 900 for the Otomat. The AM-39 Exocet entered service 33 years before the Otomat (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
Franco-Italian anti-ship missile, 80 km range, utilizes inertial and GPS guidance with active radar homing.
Origin 🇫🇷 France, 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Anti-Ship
Type Anti-ship missile
Manufacturer OTO-Melara / Matra
Service year 2007
Number produced 900 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 150.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 0.9
Weight 770 kg
Warhead 210.0 kg
Length 4.82 m
Diameter 460 mm
Guidance Inertial, GPS and active radar homing
Warhead type High Explosive

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the AM-39 Exocet or Otomat?
The Otomat has a longer range at 150 km compared to the AM-39 Exocet's 70 km.
Which is faster, the AM-39 Exocet or Otomat?
The AM-39 Exocet is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 0.9 compared to the Otomat's Mach 0.9.
Which has a larger warhead, the AM-39 Exocet or Otomat?
The Otomat carries a larger warhead at 210 kg compared to the AM-39 Exocet's 165 kg.
Which is heavier, the AM-39 Exocet or Otomat?
The AM-39 Exocet is heavier at 870 kg compared to the Otomat's 770 kg.
Which is longer, the AM-39 Exocet or Otomat?
The Otomat is longer at 4.82 meters compared to the AM-39 Exocet's 4.70 meters.
What guidance systems do the AM-39 Exocet and Otomat use?
The AM-39 Exocet uses Inertial, radar actif guidance while the Otomat uses Inertial, GPS and active radar homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the AM-39 Exocet or Otomat?
The AM-39 Exocet entered service first in 1974, 33 years before the Otomat which entered service in 2007.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AM-39 Exocet or Otomat?
The AM-39 Exocet has been produced in greater numbers with 4,000 units compared to 900 units of the Otomat.