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 |
| 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.