KSR-5 vs Martel
Overview
The KSR-5 and the Martel are both Anti-Ship missiles.
The KSR-5 has a range of 400 km — 6.7x 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).
| Soviet anti-ship missile, entered service in 1969, utilizes inertial guidance with active radar. | |
| Origin | 🇷🇺 Russia, 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Anti-Ship |
| Type | Supersonic anti-ship missile |
| Manufacturer | Tupolev |
| Service year | 1969 |
| Number produced | 300 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 | 400.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 3.5 ◉ |
| Weight | 4,800 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 1000.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 10.52 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 900 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial with active or passive radar |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
| 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 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.