Exocet MM40 Block 3c
The Block 3c version of the Exocet MM40 anti-ship missile is designed to equip the French Navy's top-ranking frigates. It boasts enhanced performance in terms of range, accuracy and resistance to countermeasures. The DGA has qualified and delivered this new version in 2024.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Last generation coherent RF seeker associated with new guidance equipments
- Optimised salvo synchronization
- 250 km class operational range
MAIN ASSETS
- Low observability (reduced IR and RCS signatures and adapted sea-skimming flight)
- Fire-and-Forget and All Weather capability thanks to an active RF seeker and guidance equipments
- Beyond visual range capability with complex 3D trajectories
- Improved target detection and selectivity, and ECCM capacity thanks to the last generation active RF seeker
- GPS targeting on land targets
DIMENSIONS
- Weight: 780kg
- Diameter: 350mm
- Length: < 6m
INDUSTRIALISTS
- MBDA
- Thalès
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