ASM-2 (Type 93) vs Martel
The ASM-2 (Type 93) and the Martel are both Anti-Ship missiles. The ASM-2 (Type 93) has a range of 170 km — 2.8x the Martel's 60 km. The ASM-2 (Type 93) reaches 1,150 km/h vs 1,111 km/h for the Martel. The ASM-2 (Type 93) carries a 100 kg warhead vs 150 kg for the Martel. Launch weight is 530 kg for the ASM-2 (Type 93) vs 550 kg for the Martel. The ASM-2 (Type 93) uses Inertial guidance, IR Imaging, GPS guidance, while the Martel relies on Passive radar homing, video guided. The Martel entered service 23 years before the ASM-2 (Type 93) (1972 vs 1995).
| Japanese anti-ship missile, entering service in 1995, utilizes inertial guidance with IR imaging. | |
| Origin | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| Category | Anti-Ship |
| Type | Anti-ship, Anti-ground Cruise Missile |
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Heavy Industries |
| Service year | 1995 |
| Number produced | -- 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 | 170.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 0.9 ◉ |
| Weight | 530 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 100.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 4.00 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 350 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial guidance, IR Imaging, GPS |
| 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 ASM-2 (Type 93) or Martel?
The ASM-2 (Type 93) has a longer range at 170 km compared to the Martel's 60 km.
Which is faster, the ASM-2 (Type 93) or Martel?
The ASM-2 (Type 93) is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 0.9 compared to the Martel's Mach 0.9.
Which has a larger warhead, the ASM-2 (Type 93) or Martel?
The Martel carries a larger warhead at 150 kg compared to the ASM-2 (Type 93)'s 100 kg.
Which is heavier, the ASM-2 (Type 93) or Martel?
The Martel is heavier at 550 kg compared to the ASM-2 (Type 93)'s 530 kg.
Which is longer, the ASM-2 (Type 93) or Martel?
The Martel is longer at 4.18 meters compared to the ASM-2 (Type 93)'s 4.00 meters.
What guidance systems do the ASM-2 (Type 93) and Martel use?
The ASM-2 (Type 93) uses Inertial guidance, IR Imaging, GPS guidance while the Martel uses Passive radar homing, video guided guidance.
Which entered service first, the ASM-2 (Type 93) or Martel?
The Martel entered service first in 1972, 23 years before the ASM-2 (Type 93) which entered service in 1995.