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.