C-601 vs Martel
The C-601 and the Martel are both Anti-Ship missiles. Range is 100 km for the C-601 vs 60 km for the Martel. The C-601 reaches 1,111 km/h vs 1,111 km/h for the Martel. The C-601 carries a 500 kg warhead vs 150 kg for the Martel. Launch weight is 2,988 kg for the C-601 vs 550 kg for the Martel. The C-601 uses Electro-optical seeker guidance, while the Martel relies on Passive radar homing, video guided. The Martel entered service 14 years before the C-601 (1972 vs 1986).
| Chinese anti-ship missile, entered service in 1986, uses an electro-optical seeker for guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Anti-Ship |
| Type | Anti-ship missile |
| Manufacturer | CHETA |
| Service year | 1986 |
| 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 | 100.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 0.9 ◉ |
| Weight | 2,988 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 500.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 7.10 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 760 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Electro-optical seeker |
| 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 C-601 or Martel?
The C-601 has a longer range at 100 km compared to the Martel's 60 km.
Which is faster, the C-601 or Martel?
Both the C-601 and Martel have the same maximum speed of Mach 0.9.
Which has a larger warhead, the C-601 or Martel?
The C-601 carries a larger warhead at 500 kg compared to the Martel's 150 kg.
Which is heavier, the C-601 or Martel?
The C-601 is heavier at 2,988 kg compared to the Martel's 550 kg.
Which is longer, the C-601 or Martel?
The C-601 is longer at 7.10 meters compared to the Martel's 4.18 meters.
What guidance systems do the C-601 and Martel use?
The C-601 uses Electro-optical seeker guidance while the Martel uses Passive radar homing, video guided guidance.
Which entered service first, the C-601 or Martel?
The Martel entered service first in 1972, 14 years before the C-601 which entered service in 1986.