AM-39 Exocet vs 3M54-1 Kalibr
Overview
The AM-39 Exocet and the 3M54-1 Kalibr are both Anti-Ship missiles.
The 3M54-1 Kalibr has a range of 300 km — 4.3x the AM-39 Exocet's 70 km. The AM-39 Exocet reaches 1,111 km/h vs 3,704 km/h for the 3M54-1 Kalibr. The AM-39 Exocet carries a 165 kg warhead vs 400 kg for the 3M54-1 Kalibr. Launch weight is 870 kg for the AM-39 Exocet vs 1,780 kg for the 3M54-1 Kalibr. The AM-39 Exocet uses Inertial, radar actif guidance, while the 3M54-1 Kalibr relies on Inertial guidance plus terminal active radar homing.
Unit cost is $1.5M for the AM-39 Exocet vs $6.5M for the 3M54-1 Kalibr. The AM-39 Exocet entered service 20 years before the 3M54-1 Kalibr (1974 vs 1994).
| 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 | 300.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 3.0 ◉ |
| Weight | 1,780 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 400.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 6.20 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 533 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial guidance plus terminal active radar homing |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the AM-39 Exocet or 3M54-1 Kalibr?
The 3M54-1 Kalibr has a longer range at 300 km compared to the AM-39 Exocet's 70 km.
Which is faster, the AM-39 Exocet or 3M54-1 Kalibr?
The 3M54-1 Kalibr is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 3.0 compared to the AM-39 Exocet's Mach 0.9.
Which has a larger warhead, the AM-39 Exocet or 3M54-1 Kalibr?
The 3M54-1 Kalibr carries a larger warhead at 400 kg compared to the AM-39 Exocet's 165 kg.
Which is heavier, the AM-39 Exocet or 3M54-1 Kalibr?
The 3M54-1 Kalibr is heavier at 1,780 kg compared to the AM-39 Exocet's 870 kg.
Which is longer, the AM-39 Exocet or 3M54-1 Kalibr?
The 3M54-1 Kalibr is longer at 6.20 meters compared to the AM-39 Exocet's 4.70 meters.
What guidance systems do the AM-39 Exocet and 3M54-1 Kalibr use?
The AM-39 Exocet uses Inertial, radar actif guidance while the 3M54-1 Kalibr uses Inertial guidance plus terminal active radar homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the AM-39 Exocet or 3M54-1 Kalibr?
The AM-39 Exocet entered service first in 1974, 20 years before the 3M54-1 Kalibr which entered service in 1994.