Martel vs NSM
Overview
The Martel and the NSM are both Anti-Ship missiles.
The NSM has a range of 185 km — 3.1x the Martel's 60 km. The Martel reaches 1,111 km/h vs 1,148 km/h for the NSM. The Martel carries a 150 kg warhead vs 120 kg for the NSM. Launch weight is 550 kg for the Martel vs 400 kg for the NSM. The Martel uses Passive radar homing, video guided guidance, while the NSM relies on GPS-aided INS, laser altimeter, TERCOM, Imaging Infra-Red.
The Martel entered service 40 years before the NSM (1972 vs 2012).
| 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 | 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 |
| Range | 185.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 0.9 ◉ |
| Weight | 400 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 120.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 3.96 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 700 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | GPS-aided INS, laser altimeter, TERCOM, Imaging Infra-Red |
| Warhead type | Titanium-cased penetrating blast and controlled fragmentation |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the Martel or NSM?
The NSM has a longer range at 185 km compared to the Martel's 60 km.
Which is faster, the Martel or NSM?
The NSM is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 0.9 compared to the Martel's Mach 0.9.
Which has a larger warhead, the Martel or NSM?
The Martel carries a larger warhead at 150 kg compared to the NSM's 120 kg.
Which is heavier, the Martel or NSM?
The Martel is heavier at 550 kg compared to the NSM's 400 kg.
Which is longer, the Martel or NSM?
The Martel is longer at 4.18 meters compared to the NSM's 3.96 meters.
What guidance systems do the Martel and NSM use?
The Martel uses Passive radar homing, video guided guidance while the NSM uses GPS-aided INS, laser altimeter, TERCOM, Imaging Infra-Red guidance.
Which entered service first, the Martel or NSM?
The Martel entered service first in 1972, 40 years before the NSM which entered service in 2012.