The Exocet (French pronunciation:) is a French-built anti-ship missile whose various versions can be launched from surface vessels, submarines, helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft.

Apr 23, 2024 · The Exocet missile series of French short-range anti-ship cruise missile. There are six Exocet variants, which differ by their launch platforms and levels of modernization. These are the MM38, MM40, MM40 Block 2, and MM40 Block 3 sea- and ground-launched models, the AM39 air-launched model, and the SM39 sub-launched variant.

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EXOCET AM39 is the airborne version of the Exocet anti-ship family and can be launched from strike aircraft, MPA and helicopters. EXOCET MM40 BLOCK 3C Latest generation ship-borne variant within the EXOCET family, the EXOCET MM40 BLOCK 3c, is an all weather conditions maritime superiority missile system with land attack capability.

Sep 8, 2011 · On May 4, 1982, during the Falklands War, an Exocet launched from an Argentine navy Dassault-Breguet Super Étendard fighter struck the British destroyer HMS Sheffield, failing to explode but causing massive fires that ultimately sank the warship.

The Exocet’s success during the 1980s not only led to a proliferation of missile procurement and development, it also spurred the extensive growth of ship defenses to counter the threat. Radar-guided guns (CIWS) with high rates of fire are now ubiquitous in modern naval fleets.

Sep 7, 2018 · The world discovered the Exocet missile. This weapon was designed and developed by France and was sold to Argentina and Great Britain (among other nations). What no one really expected was that these French missiles would be used against one of France’s oldest and strongest allies.