Latest evolution of the legendary Exocet anti-ship missile family with significantly enhanced digital capabilities. Range increased to over 200 km with a new turbojet sustainer engine. Features GPS/INS mid-course guidance with J-band active radar terminal seeker, plus an additional infrared imaging seeker for multi-mode target discrimination in complex littoral environments. Sea-skimming flight profile with terminal evasive manoeuvres. Block 3C adds a land-attack secondary capability using waypoint navigation. Weighs 870 kg. Launched from surface ships via standard quad launchers. The Exocet family has been combat-proven since the Falklands War and is in service with over 35 navies worldwide.
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- Dual-seeker (radar + IR) on Block 3C dramatically improves ECCM resistance
- Sea-skimming profile at 2–5 m altitude reduces interception window
- Secondary land-attack capability with GPS waypoints
- Proven combat record in Falklands, Iran-Iraq War, and Yemen
- Subsonic — more vulnerable to modern CIWS than supersonic alternatives
- Smaller warhead than Russian/Chinese competitors
- Being gradually overtaken by newer designs (NSM, LRASM)
- 200 km range shorter than latest competitors
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