EXOCET AM39 can be launched from a range of platforms: fighter aircraft, maritime patrol aircraft and medium or heavy helicopters at stand-off ranges.
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Since entering service in 1972, 3,500 EXOCET missiles, in all configurations, have been sold to 35 countries.
EXOCET AM39 is in service with the French armed forces and the navies of 11 other countries.
In January 2004, the French DGA (Délégation Générale pour l’Armement) awarded MBDA with the contract covering the development of both the Exocet AM39 Block2 Mod2 and the Exocet MM40 Block3.
In June 2007, the latest Mod2 development of the Exocet AM39 Block2 completed its final validation firing from a naval Rafale F3 combat aircraft. The firing also served as the validation firing for the Rafale in its F3 standard.
The Mod2 evolution has seen the digitisation of Exocet AM39 Block2, an adaptation called for by the requirements of the latest generation of rotary and fixed wing aircraft such as the Rafale F3.
Mass 670 kg
Length 4.69 m
Diameter O.35 m
Propulsion 2 solid-propellant rockets (booster and sustainer)
Steering aerodynamics control surfaces
Guidance Fire and Forget : inertial navigation during cruise phase active homing during terminal phase
Range Up to 70 km depending on launch altitude and speed
