Exocet
Exocet
Anti-ship missile. Year: 1977. IOC: 1977. Country: France.


Model: AM.39. Anti-ship missile. IOC: 1977. Country: France. Alternate Designation: AS.39.

Air launched Exocet, anti-ship role, launch altitude 50 m or more.

Manufacturer: Aerospatiale/Dassault. Location: Chatillon, France. Guidance contractor: EMD. Total Mass: 654 kg (1,441 lb). Core Diameter: 0.34 m (1.11 ft). Total Length: 4.69 m (15.38 ft). Span: 1.01 m (3.31 ft). Standard warhead mass: 165 kg (363 lb). Maximum range: 76 km (47 mi). Boost Propulsion: Solid rocket. Cruise Propulsion: Solid rocket. Guidance: Inertial + Active Radar Homing. Maximum speed: 1,050 kph (650 mph). Minimum range: 10 km (6 mi).


Model: MM.38. Anti-ship missile. Country: France. Alternate Designation: Exocet.

Ship launched. Also submarine launched SM-39 version.

Manufacturer: Aerospatiale Tactical Missiles Div. Location: Chatillon, France. Guidance contractor: EMD. Total Mass: 735 kg (1,620 lb). Core Diameter: 0.34 m (1.10 ft). Total Length: 5.21 m (17.10 ft). Span: 1.01 m (3.30 ft). Maximum range: 45 km (27 mi). Boost Propulsion: Solid rocket. Cruise Propulsion: Solid rocket. Guidance: Inertial + Active Radar Homing.


Model: MM.40. Anti-ship missile. IOC: 1980. Country: France.

Ship launched or coastal defense version.

Manufacturer: Aerospatiale Tactical Missiles Div. Location: Chatillon, France. Guidance contractor: EMD. Total Mass: 825 kg (1,818 lb). Core Diameter: 0.34 m (1.11 ft). Total Length: 5.64 m (18.50 ft). Span: 1.01 m (3.31 ft). Standard warhead mass: 165 kg (363 lb). Maximum range: 70 km (43 mi). Boost Propulsion: Solid rocket. Cruise Propulsion: Solid rocket. Guidance: Inertial + Active Radar Homing. Maximum speed: 1,140 kph (700 mph).


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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