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KSR-5 vs Martel

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Specifications
KSR-5 Martel
Origin 🇷🇺 Russia🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇫🇷 France🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Anti-Ship Anti-Ship
Type Supersonic anti-ship missile Anti-ship missile
Manufacturer Tupolev British Aerospace / Matra
Service year 1969 1972
Number produced 300 units 300 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Range 400.0 km 60.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 3.5 Mach 0.9
Weight 4,800 kg 550 kg
Warhead 1000.0 kg 150.0 kg
Length 10.52 m 4.18 m
Diameter 900 mm 400 mm
Guidance Inertial with active or passive radar Passive radar homing, video guided
Warhead type High Explosive High Explosive
Scale Comparison
KSR-5 10.52 m MARTEL 4.18 m 1.75 m
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Overview

The KSR-5 and the Martel are both Anti-Ship missiles.

The KSR-5 has a range of 400 km — 6.7:1 the Martel's 60 km. The KSR-5 reaches 4,321 km/h vs 1,111 km/h for the Martel. The KSR-5 carries a 1000 kg warhead vs 150 kg for the Martel. Launch weight is 4,800 kg for the KSR-5 vs 550 kg for the Martel. The KSR-5 uses Inertial with active or passive radar guidance, while the Martel relies on Passive radar homing, video guided.

The KSR-5 has been produced in 300 units vs 300 for the Martel. The KSR-5 entered service 3 years before the Martel (1969 vs 1972).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the KSR-5 or Martel?
The KSR-5 has a longer range at 400 km compared to the Martel's 60 km.
Which is faster, the KSR-5 or Martel?
The KSR-5 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 3.5 compared to the Martel's Mach 0.9.
Which has a larger warhead, the KSR-5 or Martel?
The KSR-5 carries a larger warhead at 1,000 kg compared to the Martel's 150 kg.
Which is heavier, the KSR-5 or Martel?
The KSR-5 is heavier at 4,800 kg compared to the Martel's 550 kg.
Which is longer, the KSR-5 or Martel?
The KSR-5 is longer at 10.52 meters compared to the Martel's 4.18 meters.
What guidance systems do the KSR-5 and Martel use?
The KSR-5 uses Inertial with active or passive radar guidance while the Martel uses Passive radar homing, video guided guidance.
Which entered service first, the KSR-5 or Martel?
The KSR-5 entered service first in 1969, 3 years before the Martel which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KSR-5 or Martel?
Both the KSR-5 and Martel have been produced in equal numbers with 300 units each.