Harpoon
Subsonic cruise missile
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Basic Information
Name
Harpoon
Designation
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Alternate Designation
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Equipment Type
Subsonic cruise missile
Manufacturer
United States
Date of Introduction
1977
Description
The Harpoon (RGM-84/UGM-84/AGM-84) is a U.S.-designed subsonic antiship cruise missile that has been in service since 1977. Numerous variants have been produced since its inception, including air-, ship-, and sub-launched versions. The Harpoon has also undergone multiple upgrades to improve its range and guidance. Variants of the Harpoon have been exported to 32 countries.1
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Range
250.0 km
Quick Facts (CSIS)
Class
Subsonic Cruise Missile
Basing
Fixed-wing aircraft, surface ships, submarine
Range
250 km
Payload
224 kg
Length
3.8 m (air launched) 4.6 m (ship- & sub- launched)
Diameter
0.343 m
LaunchWeight
515.25 kg (air-launched) 690.8 kg (surface- & sub-launched)
Warhead
HE fragmentation
Status
Operational
InService
1977
Details
Country of Origin
United States
Category
Short-Range Cruise Missiles (SRCM) (Less than 600 km)
Air > Short-Range Cruise Missiles (SRCM) (Less than 600 km)
Sources
CSIS Missile Threat: https://missilethreat.csis.org/missile/harpoon/
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
3.8 m
Width
0.34 m
Height
—
Weight
515.25 kg
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