SS.12 / AS.12 vs Martel
The SS.12 / AS.12 and the Martel are both Anti-Ship missiles. The Martel has a range of 60 km — 7.5x the SS.12 / AS.12's 8 km. The SS.12 / AS.12 reaches 370 km/h vs 1,111 km/h for the Martel. The SS.12 / AS.12 carries a 28 kg warhead vs 150 kg for the Martel. Launch weight is 76 kg for the SS.12 / AS.12 vs 550 kg for the Martel. The SS.12 / AS.12 uses Wire guidance, while the Martel relies on Passive radar homing, video guided. The SS.12 / AS.12 has been produced in 10,000 units vs 300 for the Martel. The SS.12 / AS.12 entered service 12 years before the Martel (1960 vs 1972).
| French anti-ship missile, entering service in 1960, utilizes wire guidance to reach its 8 km range. | |
| Origin | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Anti-Ship |
| Type | Anti-ship missile |
| Manufacturer | Aerospatiale |
| Service year | 1960 |
| Number produced | 10,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| 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 | 8.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 370 km/h ◉ |
| Weight | 76 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 28.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 1.87 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 180 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Wire |
| Warhead type | Semi-armour Piercing |
| 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 SS.12 / AS.12 or Martel?
The Martel has a longer range at 60 km compared to the SS.12 / AS.12's 8 km.
Which is faster, the SS.12 / AS.12 or Martel?
The Martel is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 0.9 compared to the SS.12 / AS.12's 370 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the SS.12 / AS.12 or Martel?
The Martel carries a larger warhead at 150 kg compared to the SS.12 / AS.12's 28 kg.
Which is heavier, the SS.12 / AS.12 or Martel?
The Martel is heavier at 550 kg compared to the SS.12 / AS.12's 76 kg.
Which is longer, the SS.12 / AS.12 or Martel?
The Martel is longer at 4.18 meters compared to the SS.12 / AS.12's 1.87 meters.
What guidance systems do the SS.12 / AS.12 and Martel use?
The SS.12 / AS.12 uses Wire guidance while the Martel uses Passive radar homing, video guided guidance.
Which entered service first, the SS.12 / AS.12 or Martel?
The SS.12 / AS.12 entered service first in 1960, 12 years before the Martel which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the SS.12 / AS.12 or Martel?
The SS.12 / AS.12 has been produced in greater numbers with 10,000 units compared to 300 units of the Martel.