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EXOCET SM39
SUBMARINE LAUNCHED ANTI-SHIP MISSILE
EXOCET SM39 is the submarine-launched variant
Operational advantages
within the EXOCET family providing an outstanding
ASuW capability. • Can be launched from extreme depths
• Fire-and-forget
• Long range, all-weather operation against all classes of warship
• Unrivalled launch envelope (regarding submarine speed
• Short time on target
and depth) • Capable of striking at stand-off ranges in all
• Full freedom of manoevre for the submarine after firing environments (brown and blue waters) with
• Extremely short time on target a high probability of intercept
The missile features an active RF seeker, an absolute must for
• All-weather
all-weather operations and a high hit probability against • Provides the operator with a high degree of
moving targets. tactical flexibility
EXOCET SM39 is housed in a water-tight, highly resistant,
• Ensures a high-penetration probability against the
propelled and guided underwater vehicle (VSM) which is launched
most strongly defended surface targets
from the submarine’s standard 21 inch torpedo tube. Thanks to
the VSM, the launch submarine’s position remains hidden from the
enemy. After the low culmination altitude phase, the missile rapidly
homes onto the target at sea-skimming level.
EXOCET SM39 is in service with the French Navy and several other
navies around the world.
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Submarine vehicle (VSM)
Technical characteristics/specifications
• Water-tight, highly resistant, propelled and guided underwater
vehicle (VSM) Weight: 655kg
Length: 4.69m
Propulsion Diameter: 350mm
• Encapsulated missile with two-stage solid propellant motor Speed: High subsonic
Navigation
• Inertial navigation
Terminal guidance during cruise phase
• Active RF homing
Warhead
• Insensitive warhead
• Optimised HE blast and pre-fragmented effects
• Impact fuze and proximity function
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Photo credits: Copyright © Michel Hans, Né un 15 février, NAVAL GROUP.
