Hsiung Feng III vs Martel
The Hsiung Feng III and the Martel are both Anti-Ship missiles. The Hsiung Feng III has a range of 250 km — 4.2x the Martel's 60 km. The Hsiung Feng III reaches 4,322 km/h vs 1,111 km/h for the Martel. The Hsiung Feng III carries a 225 kg warhead vs 150 kg for the Martel. Launch weight is 1,500 kg for the Hsiung Feng III vs 550 kg for the Martel. The Hsiung Feng III uses Inertial guidance and active radar homing guidance, while the Martel relies on Passive radar homing, video guided. The Hsiung Feng III has been produced in 250 units vs 300 for the Martel. The Martel entered service 35 years before the Hsiung Feng III (1972 vs 2007).
| Taiwanese anti-ship missile, entered service in 2007, uses inertial guidance and active radar homing. | |
| Origin | 🇹🇼 Taiwan |
| Category | Anti-Ship |
| Type | Supersonic Anti-ship Missile |
| Manufacturer | NCSIST |
| Service year | 2007 |
| Number produced | 250 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 | 250.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 3.5 ◉ |
| Weight | 1,500 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 225.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 6.10 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 460 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial guidance and active radar homing |
| Warhead type | Armor-piercing self-forging fragments |
| 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 Hsiung Feng III or Martel?
The Hsiung Feng III has a longer range at 250 km compared to the Martel's 60 km.
Which is faster, the Hsiung Feng III or Martel?
The Hsiung Feng III is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 3.5 compared to the Martel's Mach 0.9.
Which has a larger warhead, the Hsiung Feng III or Martel?
The Hsiung Feng III carries a larger warhead at 225 kg compared to the Martel's 150 kg.
Which is heavier, the Hsiung Feng III or Martel?
The Hsiung Feng III is heavier at 1,500 kg compared to the Martel's 550 kg.
Which is longer, the Hsiung Feng III or Martel?
The Hsiung Feng III is longer at 6.10 meters compared to the Martel's 4.18 meters.
What guidance systems do the Hsiung Feng III and Martel use?
The Hsiung Feng III uses Inertial guidance and active radar homing guidance while the Martel uses Passive radar homing, video guided guidance.
Which entered service first, the Hsiung Feng III or Martel?
The Martel entered service first in 1972, 35 years before the Hsiung Feng III which entered service in 2007.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hsiung Feng III or Martel?
The Martel has been produced in greater numbers with 300 units compared to 250 units of the Hsiung Feng III.