MilitarySM39 Exocet AShM
Missile Systemconfirmed
The SM39 Exocet is a submarine-launched, all-weather, sea-skimming anti-ship missile designed to attack surface combatants. It employs an inertial navigation system for mid-course guidance and active radar homing for terminal guidance.
Specifications
| Type | Missile System |
| Origin | France |
| Manufacturer | MBDA |
| Introduced | 1984 |
| Status | In service |
| Speed | 1,100 km/h |
| Range | 50 km |
| Weight | 0.655 t |
History
Developed in France by MBDA and entering service in 1984, it has been a key anti-ship weapon for various navies worldwide.
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| France | 4 | confirmed |
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