Bat versus Fritz X as guided anti-ship weapons

Which was the better Second World War guided anti-ship weapon, the American Bat or the German Fritz X?

The panel favors Bat for stand-off range and maturity, while noting Fritz X appeared earlier, delivered a heavy strike, and generated more combat experience.

Bat benefits from later development and greater stand-off capability, whereas Fritz X reached combat sooner and carried a formidable explosive effect. The panel also emphasizes German resource limits: even early availability would make Fritz X frightening and force countermeasures without necessarily allowing mass production. Their production and operational settings matter alongside their specifications.