C-801 vs Martel
The C-801 and the Martel are both Anti-Ship missiles. Range is 42 km for the C-801 vs 60 km for the Martel. The C-801 reaches 926 km/h vs 1,111 km/h for the Martel. The C-801 carries a 165 kg warhead vs 150 kg for the Martel. Launch weight is 625 kg for the C-801 vs 550 kg for the Martel. The C-801 uses Inertial navigation and active radar homing guidance, while the Martel relies on Passive radar homing, video guided. The Martel entered service 15 years before the C-801 (1972 vs 1987).
| Chinese anti-ship missile, entered service in 1987, utilizes inertial navigation and active radar homing. | |
| Origin | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Anti-Ship |
| Type | Anti-ship missile |
| Manufacturer | CHETA |
| Service year | 1987 |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $0.8 million |
| 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 | 42.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 926 km/h ◉ |
| Weight | 625 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 165.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 5.81 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 360 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial navigation and active radar homing |
| 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-801 or Martel?
The Martel has a longer range at 60 km compared to the C-801's 42 km.
Which is faster, the C-801 or Martel?
The Martel is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 0.9 compared to the C-801's 926 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the C-801 or Martel?
The C-801 carries a larger warhead at 165 kg compared to the Martel's 150 kg.
Which is heavier, the C-801 or Martel?
The C-801 is heavier at 625 kg compared to the Martel's 550 kg.
Which is longer, the C-801 or Martel?
The C-801 is longer at 5.81 meters compared to the Martel's 4.18 meters.
What guidance systems do the C-801 and Martel use?
The C-801 uses Inertial navigation and active radar homing guidance while the Martel uses Passive radar homing, video guided guidance.
Which entered service first, the C-801 or Martel?
The Martel entered service first in 1972, 15 years before the C-801 which entered service in 1987.