Martel vs Sea Eagle
Overview
The Martel and the Sea Eagle are both Anti-Ship missiles.
Range is 60 km for the Martel vs 110 km for the Sea Eagle. The Martel reaches 1,111 km/h vs 1,050 km/h for the Sea Eagle. The Martel carries a 150 kg warhead vs 200 kg for the Sea Eagle. Launch weight is 550 kg for the Martel vs 600 kg for the Sea Eagle. The Martel uses Passive radar homing, video guided guidance, while the Sea Eagle relies on Inertial, with active radar homing.
The Martel entered service 13 years before the Sea Eagle (1972 vs 1985).
| 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 |
| British anti-ship missile, entered service in 1985, uses inertial and active radar homing. | |
| Origin | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Anti-Ship |
| Type | Anti-ship missile |
| Manufacturer | British Aerospace |
| Service year | 1985 |
| Number produced | -- 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 | 110.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 0.9 ◉ |
| Weight | 600 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 200.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 4.14 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 400 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial, with active radar homing |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the Martel or Sea Eagle?
The Sea Eagle has a longer range at 110 km compared to the Martel's 60 km.
Which is faster, the Martel or Sea Eagle?
The Martel is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 0.9 compared to the Sea Eagle's Mach 0.9.
Which has a larger warhead, the Martel or Sea Eagle?
The Sea Eagle carries a larger warhead at 200 kg compared to the Martel's 150 kg.
Which is heavier, the Martel or Sea Eagle?
The Sea Eagle is heavier at 600 kg compared to the Martel's 550 kg.
Which is longer, the Martel or Sea Eagle?
The Martel is longer at 4.18 meters compared to the Sea Eagle's 4.14 meters.
What guidance systems do the Martel and Sea Eagle use?
The Martel uses Passive radar homing, video guided guidance while the Sea Eagle uses Inertial, with active radar homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the Martel or Sea Eagle?
The Martel entered service first in 1972, 13 years before the Sea Eagle which entered service in 1985.