Exocet
Exocet
Antiship cruise missile (ASCM)
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Basic Information
Name
Exocet
Designation
Exocet
Alternate Designation
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Equipment Type
Antiship cruise missile (ASCM)
Manufacturer
MBDA
Date of Introduction
1975
Description
The Exocet missile series of French short-range anti-ship cruise missile. There are six Exocet variants, which differ by their launch platforms and levels of modernization. These are the MM38, MM40, MM40 Block 2, and MM40 Block 3 sea- and ground-launched models, the AM39 air-launched model, and the SM39 sub-launched variant.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Range
40.0 km
Quick Facts (CSIS)
Class
Anti-ship Cruise Missile
Basing
Sea/Air/Ground/Submarine
Range
40 – 180 km
Payload
Single warhead
Length
4.69- 5.95 m
Diameter
350 mm
LaunchWeight
655-870 kg
Warhead
165 kg HE fragmentation or semi-armor piercing
Status
Operational
InService
1975 – Present
Details
Country of Origin
France
Category
Anti-Ship Missiles
Air > Anti-Ship Missiles
Sources
CSIS Missile Threat: https://missilethreat.csis.org/missile/exocet/ deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a001135
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
4.69 m
Width
0.35 m
Height
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Weight
655 kg
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