Exocet MM40 Block 3C
Type: missile
Domain: sea
Country of Origin: France / UK / Italy / Germany
Manufacturer: MBDA
Overview
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.
Technical Specifications
| range | 200+ km |
|---|---|
| speed | Mach 0.9 |
| length | 5.79 m |
| weight | 870 kg |
| warhead | 165 kg blast/fragmentation |
| guidance | INS + GPS midcourse; active radar + IR terminal seeker (Block 3C) |
| launch_platforms | Surface ships, submarines (SM39), aircraft (AM39) |
Operators
- France
- Brazil
- Chile
- Greece
- Indonesia
- Malaysia
- Pakistan
- Peru
- Qatar
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
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