Martel vs 3M54-1 Kalibr

Overview

The Martel and the 3M54-1 Kalibr are both Anti-Ship missiles.

The 3M54-1 Kalibr has a range of 300 km — 5.0x the Martel's 60 km. The Martel reaches 1,111 km/h vs 3,704 km/h for the 3M54-1 Kalibr. The Martel carries a 150 kg warhead vs 400 kg for the 3M54-1 Kalibr. Launch weight is 550 kg for the Martel vs 1,780 kg for the 3M54-1 Kalibr. The Martel uses Passive radar homing, video guided guidance, while the 3M54-1 Kalibr relies on Inertial guidance plus terminal active radar homing.

The Martel entered service 22 years before the 3M54-1 Kalibr (1972 vs 1994).

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
Russian anti-ship missile, entered service in 1994, utilizes inertial guidance plus terminal active radar homing.
Origin 🇷🇺 Russia, 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Anti-Ship
Type Anti-ship missile
Manufacturer Novator (OKB-8)
Service year 1994
Number produced -- units
Estimated unit price $6.5 million
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 3.0
Weight 1,780 kg
Warhead 400.0 kg
Length 6.20 m
Diameter 533 mm
Guidance Inertial guidance plus terminal active radar homing
Warhead type High Explosive

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the Martel or 3M54-1 Kalibr?
The 3M54-1 Kalibr has a longer range at 300 km compared to the Martel's 60 km.
Which is faster, the Martel or 3M54-1 Kalibr?
The 3M54-1 Kalibr is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 3.0 compared to the Martel's Mach 0.9.
Which has a larger warhead, the Martel or 3M54-1 Kalibr?
The 3M54-1 Kalibr carries a larger warhead at 400 kg compared to the Martel's 150 kg.
Which is heavier, the Martel or 3M54-1 Kalibr?
The 3M54-1 Kalibr is heavier at 1,780 kg compared to the Martel's 550 kg.
Which is longer, the Martel or 3M54-1 Kalibr?
The 3M54-1 Kalibr is longer at 6.20 meters compared to the Martel's 4.18 meters.
What guidance systems do the Martel and 3M54-1 Kalibr use?
The Martel uses Passive radar homing, video guided guidance while the 3M54-1 Kalibr uses Inertial guidance plus terminal active radar homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the Martel or 3M54-1 Kalibr?
The Martel entered service first in 1972, 22 years before the 3M54-1 Kalibr which entered service in 1994.