Martel vs KSShch
The Martel and the KSShch are both Anti-Ship missiles. Range is 60 km for the Martel vs 40 km for the KSShch. The Martel carries a 150 kg warhead vs 620 kg for the KSShch. Launch weight is 550 kg for the Martel vs 3,100 kg for the KSShch. The Martel uses Passive radar homing, video guided guidance, while the KSShch relies on Inertial guidance. The KSShch entered service 17 years before the Martel (1955 vs 1972).
| 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 | 40.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | NA |
| Weight | 3,100 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 620.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 7.60 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 900 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial guidance |
| Warhead type | Nuclear |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the Martel or KSShch?
The Martel has a longer range at 60 km compared to the KSShch's 40 km.
Which is faster, the Martel or KSShch?
The Martel is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 0.9 compared to the KSShch's 0 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the Martel or KSShch?
The KSShch carries a larger warhead at 620 kg compared to the Martel's 150 kg.
Which is heavier, the Martel or KSShch?
The KSShch is heavier at 3,100 kg compared to the Martel's 550 kg.
Which is longer, the Martel or KSShch?
The KSShch is longer at 7.60 meters compared to the Martel's 4.18 meters.
What guidance systems do the Martel and KSShch use?
The Martel uses Passive radar homing, video guided guidance while the KSShch uses Inertial guidance guidance.
Which entered service first, the Martel or KSShch?
The KSShch entered service first in 1955, 17 years before the Martel which entered service in 1972.