AM39 Exocet
AM39 Exocet
Anti-Ship Missiles
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Basic Information
Name
AM39 Exocet
Designation
AM39 Exocet
Alternate Designation
AM39 Block 2 (improved version introduced in 2007)
Equipment Type
Anti-Ship Missiles
Manufacturer
MBDA
Date of Introduction
1979
Description
The AM39 Exocet missile can be launched from a wide range of aircraft such as marine patrol aircraft, fighters and helicopters. The AM39 released from high altitude has a maximum range of 70 kilometers increasing launching aircraft survivability. The AM39 was upgraded under the Block 2 program through the addition of updated digital seeker and INS as well as other electronic improvements. The AM39 missile has been integrated on France's Super Etendard, Atlantic and Cougar. 14 aircraft types around the world are AM39 missile capable.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Max Speed
1112.4 km/h
Range
70.0 km
Wingspan
1.10 m
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Anti-Ship Missiles
Status
Active
Also Known As
AM39 Block 2 (improved version introduced in 2007)
Origin
France
Contractor
MBDA
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
1979
Total Production
?
Specifications (Deagel)
Dimensions — Diameter
350 millimeter
Dimensions — Length
4.7 meter
Dimensions — Wingspan
1.1 meter
Mass — Warhead
165 kilogram
Mass — Weight
670 kilogram
Performance — Max Range
70,000 meter
Performance — Min Range
50,000 meter
Speed — Top Speed
309 mps
Variants
Variant 1
MM38 Exocet
Variant 2
AM39 Exocet
Variant 3
SM39 Exocet
Variant 4
MM40 Exocet
Variant 5
MM40BC Exocet
Variant 6
MM40 Block 3 Exocet
Details
Country of Origin
France
Category
Anti-Ship Missiles
Air > Anti-Ship Missiles
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a001135
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
4.7 m
Width
1.1 m
Height
—
Weight
—
Related Equipment (1)
Variant of
Operators (6)
France
Brazil
Argentina
Chile
Greece
Iraq
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