Martel vs P-120 Malakhit
The Martel and the P-120 Malakhit are both Anti-Ship missiles. Range is 60 km for the Martel vs 110 km for the P-120 Malakhit. The Martel reaches 1,111 km/h vs 1,111 km/h for the P-120 Malakhit. The Martel carries a 150 kg warhead vs 500 kg for the P-120 Malakhit. Launch weight is 550 kg for the Martel vs 3,200 kg for the P-120 Malakhit. The Martel uses Passive radar homing, video guided guidance, while the P-120 Malakhit relies on L band seeker and radar altimeter. The Martel has been produced in 300 units vs 500 for the P-120 Malakhit.
| 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 | 110.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 0.9 ◉ |
| Weight | 3,200 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 500.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 8.80 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 800 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | L band seeker and radar altimeter |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the Martel or P-120 Malakhit?
The P-120 Malakhit has a longer range at 110 km compared to the Martel's 60 km.
Which is faster, the Martel or P-120 Malakhit?
Both the Martel and P-120 Malakhit have the same maximum speed of Mach 0.9.
Which has a larger warhead, the Martel or P-120 Malakhit?
The P-120 Malakhit carries a larger warhead at 500 kg compared to the Martel's 150 kg.
Which is heavier, the Martel or P-120 Malakhit?
The P-120 Malakhit is heavier at 3,200 kg compared to the Martel's 550 kg.
Which is longer, the Martel or P-120 Malakhit?
The P-120 Malakhit is longer at 8.80 meters compared to the Martel's 4.18 meters.
What guidance systems do the Martel and P-120 Malakhit use?
The Martel uses Passive radar homing, video guided guidance while the P-120 Malakhit uses L band seeker and radar altimeter guidance.
Which entered service first, the Martel or P-120 Malakhit?
Both the Martel and P-120 Malakhit entered service in the same year: 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Martel or P-120 Malakhit?
The P-120 Malakhit has been produced in greater numbers with 500 units compared to 300 units of the Martel.