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Specifications
SS.12 / AS.12 Martel
Origin 🇫🇷 France 🇫🇷 France🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Anti-Ship Anti-Ship
Type Anti-ship missile Anti-ship missile
Manufacturer Aerospatiale British Aerospace / Matra
Service year 1960 1972
Number produced 10,000 units 300 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Range 8.0 km 60.0 km
Maximum speed 370 km/h Mach 0.9
Weight 76 kg 550 kg
Warhead 28.0 kg 150.0 kg
Length 1.87 m 4.18 m
Diameter 180 mm 400 mm
Guidance Wire Passive radar homing, video guided
Warhead type Semi-armour Piercing High Explosive
Scale Comparison
SS.12 / AS.12 1.87 m MARTEL 4.18 m 1.75 m
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Overview

The SS.12 / AS.12 and the Martel are both Anti-Ship missiles.

The Martel has a range of 60 km — 7.5:1 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).

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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.