Description:
The Harpoon is an all weather, subsonic, over the horizon, anti-ship missile which can be launch from surface ships, submarines and aircraft. Its guidance system consists of a 3-axis integrated digital computer/ radar altimeter for midcourse guidance, and an active radar seeker for the terminal phase of the flight.
The Harpoon flies at subsonic speeds, with a sea-skimming flight trajectory for improved survivability through reduced probability of detection by enemy defenses. It was designed to strike enemy ships in an open ocean environment.
The ship launched RGM-84 Harpoon was introduced in 1977, as well as the encapsulated submarine launched UGM-84. They feature a solid fuel booster for extended range. The current D models were deployed in 1985. More advanced versions were planned but they were cancelled due to the Soviet Union collapse.
Specifications Dimensions: Diameter 340 mm, Length 4.6 m, Width 910 mm
Weights: Max Weight 691 kg (1,523 lb), Warhead 224 kg (494 lb)
Engine/s Performance: Thrust 660 lb (299 kg)
Performance: Max Range 124 km (67 nm), Top Speed 237 mps (Mach 0.71)
Australia
Belgium
Canada
Chile
Egypt
Greece
Japan
Netherlands
Pakistan
Portugal
Saudi Arabia
Singapore
South Korea
Spain
Turkey
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
United States of America