Martel vs Otomat
The Martel and the Otomat are both Anti-Ship missiles. The Otomat has a range of 150 km — 2.5x the Martel's 60 km. The Martel reaches 1,111 km/h vs 1,100 km/h for the Otomat. The Martel carries a 150 kg warhead vs 210 kg for the Otomat. Launch weight is 550 kg for the Martel vs 770 kg for the Otomat. The Martel uses Passive radar homing, video guided guidance, while the Otomat relies on Inertial, GPS and active radar homing. The Martel has been produced in 300 units vs 900 for the Otomat. The Martel entered service 35 years before the Otomat (1972 vs 2007).
| 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 | 150.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 0.9 ◉ |
| Weight | 770 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 210.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 4.82 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 460 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial, GPS and active radar homing |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the Martel or Otomat?
The Otomat has a longer range at 150 km compared to the Martel's 60 km.
Which is faster, the Martel or Otomat?
The Martel is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 0.9 compared to the Otomat's Mach 0.9.
Which has a larger warhead, the Martel or Otomat?
The Otomat carries a larger warhead at 210 kg compared to the Martel's 150 kg.
Which is heavier, the Martel or Otomat?
The Otomat is heavier at 770 kg compared to the Martel's 550 kg.
Which is longer, the Martel or Otomat?
The Otomat is longer at 4.82 meters compared to the Martel's 4.18 meters.
What guidance systems do the Martel and Otomat use?
The Martel uses Passive radar homing, video guided guidance while the Otomat uses Inertial, GPS and active radar homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the Martel or Otomat?
The Martel entered service first in 1972, 35 years before the Otomat which entered service in 2007.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Martel or Otomat?
The Otomat has been produced in greater numbers with 900 units compared to 300 units of the Martel.