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KSR-5 vs Martel

KSR-5 vs Martel at a glance — range 400 vs 60 km, speed 4,321 vs 1,111 km/h, warhead 1,000 vs 150 kg, launch weight 4,800 vs 550 kg.

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 1111 km/h
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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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 1111 km/h.
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.