AM-39 Exocet vs Sea Eagle
Overview
The AM-39 Exocet and the Sea Eagle are both Anti-Ship missiles.
Range is 70 km for the AM-39 Exocet vs 110 km for the Sea Eagle. The AM-39 Exocet reaches 1,111 km/h vs 1,050 km/h for the Sea Eagle. The AM-39 Exocet carries a 165 kg warhead vs 200 kg for the Sea Eagle. Launch weight is 870 kg for the AM-39 Exocet vs 600 kg for the Sea Eagle. The AM-39 Exocet uses Inertial, radar actif guidance, while the Sea Eagle relies on Inertial, with active radar homing.
The AM-39 Exocet entered service 11 years before the Sea Eagle (1974 vs 1985).
| 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 |
| British anti-ship missile, entered service in 1985, uses inertial and active radar homing. | |
| Origin | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Anti-Ship |
| Type | Anti-ship missile |
| Manufacturer | British Aerospace |
| Service year | 1985 |
| Number produced | -- 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 | 110.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 0.9 ◉ |
| Weight | 600 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 200.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 4.14 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 400 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial, with active radar homing |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the AM-39 Exocet or Sea Eagle?
The Sea Eagle has a longer range at 110 km compared to the AM-39 Exocet's 70 km.
Which is faster, the AM-39 Exocet or Sea Eagle?
The AM-39 Exocet is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 0.9 compared to the Sea Eagle's Mach 0.9.
Which has a larger warhead, the AM-39 Exocet or Sea Eagle?
The Sea Eagle carries a larger warhead at 200 kg compared to the AM-39 Exocet's 165 kg.
Which is heavier, the AM-39 Exocet or Sea Eagle?
The AM-39 Exocet is heavier at 870 kg compared to the Sea Eagle's 600 kg.
Which is longer, the AM-39 Exocet or Sea Eagle?
The AM-39 Exocet is longer at 4.70 meters compared to the Sea Eagle's 4.14 meters.
What guidance systems do the AM-39 Exocet and Sea Eagle use?
The AM-39 Exocet uses Inertial, radar actif guidance while the Sea Eagle uses Inertial, with active radar homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the AM-39 Exocet or Sea Eagle?
The AM-39 Exocet entered service first in 1974, 11 years before the Sea Eagle which entered service in 1985.