NSM vs Otomat

Overview

The NSM and the Otomat are both Anti-Ship missiles.

Range is 185 km for the NSM vs 150 km for the Otomat. The NSM reaches 1,148 km/h vs 1,100 km/h for the Otomat. The NSM carries a 120 kg warhead vs 210 kg for the Otomat. Launch weight is 400 kg for the NSM vs 770 kg for the Otomat. The NSM uses GPS-aided INS, laser altimeter, TERCOM, Imaging Infra-Red guidance, while the Otomat relies on Inertial, GPS and active radar homing.

The Otomat entered service 5 years before the NSM (2007 vs 2012).

NSM

Norwegian NSM, entering service in 2012, utilizes imaging infra-red for guidance.
Origin 🇳🇴 Norway
Category Anti-Ship
Type Anti-ship or land attack cruise missile
Manufacturer Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace
Service year 2012
Number produced -- units
Estimated unit price $2.2 million
Franco-Italian anti-ship missile, 80 km range, utilizes inertial and GPS guidance with active radar homing.
Origin 🇫🇷 France, 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Anti-Ship
Type Anti-ship missile
Manufacturer OTO-Melara / Matra
Service year 2007
Number produced 900 units
Estimated unit price NA

NSM

Range 185.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 0.9
Weight 400 kg
Warhead 120.0 kg
Length 3.96 m
Diameter 700 mm
Guidance GPS-aided INS, laser altimeter, TERCOM, Imaging Infra-Red
Warhead type Titanium-cased penetrating blast and controlled fragmentation
Range 150.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 0.9
Weight 770 kg
Warhead 210.0 kg
Length 4.82 m
Diameter 460 mm
Guidance Inertial, GPS and active radar homing
Warhead type High Explosive

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the NSM or Otomat?
The NSM has a longer range at 185 km compared to the Otomat's 150 km.
Which is faster, the NSM or Otomat?
The NSM is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 0.9 compared to the Otomat's Mach 0.9.
Which has a larger warhead, the NSM or Otomat?
The Otomat carries a larger warhead at 210 kg compared to the NSM's 120 kg.
Which is heavier, the NSM or Otomat?
The Otomat is heavier at 770 kg compared to the NSM's 400 kg.
Which is longer, the NSM or Otomat?
The Otomat is longer at 4.82 meters compared to the NSM's 3.96 meters.
What guidance systems do the NSM and Otomat use?
The NSM uses GPS-aided INS, laser altimeter, TERCOM, Imaging Infra-Red guidance while the Otomat uses Inertial, GPS and active radar homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the NSM or Otomat?
The Otomat entered service first in 2007, 5 years before the NSM which entered service in 2012.