Martel vs P-800 Oniks
The Martel and the P-800 Oniks are both Anti-Ship missiles. The P-800 Oniks has a range of 300 km — 5.0x the Martel's 60 km. The Martel reaches 1,111 km/h vs 3,600 km/h for the P-800 Oniks. The Martel carries a 150 kg warhead vs 250 kg for the P-800 Oniks. Launch weight is 550 kg for the Martel vs 3,000 kg for the P-800 Oniks. The Martel uses Passive radar homing, video guided guidance, while the P-800 Oniks relies on Inertial, Active-Passive Radar Homing. The Martel entered service 30 years before the P-800 Oniks (1972 vs 2002).
| 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 | 300.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 2.9 ◉ |
| Weight | 3,000 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 250.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 8.90 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 710 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial, Active-Passive Radar Homing |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the Martel or P-800 Oniks?
The P-800 Oniks has a longer range at 300 km compared to the Martel's 60 km.
Which is faster, the Martel or P-800 Oniks?
The P-800 Oniks is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 2.9 compared to the Martel's Mach 0.9.
Which has a larger warhead, the Martel or P-800 Oniks?
The P-800 Oniks carries a larger warhead at 250 kg compared to the Martel's 150 kg.
Which is heavier, the Martel or P-800 Oniks?
The P-800 Oniks is heavier at 3,000 kg compared to the Martel's 550 kg.
Which is longer, the Martel or P-800 Oniks?
The P-800 Oniks is longer at 8.90 meters compared to the Martel's 4.18 meters.
What guidance systems do the Martel and P-800 Oniks use?
The Martel uses Passive radar homing, video guided guidance while the P-800 Oniks uses Inertial, Active-Passive Radar Homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the Martel or P-800 Oniks?
The Martel entered service first in 1972, 30 years before the P-800 Oniks which entered service in 2002.