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Harpoon

IOC: 1985
Total Production: 7,132

AGM-84H SLAM ER

IOC: 2000
Production: 230
Unitary Cost: USD$1.3 million

Also Known As
AGM-84K Joint Standoff Land Attack Missiles-Expanded Response

Origin
United States of America

Contractor/s
Boeing

Applications
F-15K Slam Eagle
F/A-18A Hornet
F/A-18B Hornet
F/A-18C Hornet
F/A-18D Hornet
F/A-18E Super Hornet
F/A-18F Super Hornet
P-3C Orion
S-3B Viking

Family Members
AGM-84D Harpoon
AGM-84E SLAM
Harpoon Block II
Harpoon Block III
RGM-84D Harpoon

Description: The AGM-84H SLAM ER (Expanded Response) is an upgraded version of the combat-proven land attack SLAM missile. The SLAM ER missile features an extended range an improved aerodynamic performance thanks to the use of planar wings. A new warhead has been provided to the SLAM ER missile for better penetration of hardened targets.

The data link provided to the SLAM ER missile allows pilot to update the target in the terminal phase of the flight. In fact, the pilot can engage a target even if it has no relevant IR signature and reducing collateral damage. The software of the SLAM missile has also been upgraded.

The US Navy has ordered 135 new built SLAM ER missiles and intends to retrofit 600 existing SLAM missiles with the SLAM ER configuration. The improvement program will add new capabilities to the SLAM-ER turning into a true network-centric weapon.

The flex targeting (re-targeting) capability will be available to fleet's SLAM ERs in 2004. Land moving targets (40-50 mph) engagement capability is planned for deployment in October 2005. The US Navy also expects to introduce a land attack capability against moving targets at highway speeds in 2006.

Specifications
Dimensions: Diameter 340 mm, Length 4.4 m, Width 2.2 m

Weights: Max Weight 675 kg (1,488 lb), Warhead 227 kg (500 lb)

Performance: Max Range 278 km (150 nm), Top Speed 237 mps (Mach 0.71)

AGM-84H SLAM ER - Contracts, Orders & Sales
Friday, March 30, 2007 Turkey procurement of 48 SLAM ER tactical missiles, practice missiles and related equipment under the foreign military sales program. The order was part of a $191 million contract awarded to McDonnell Douglas Corp/Boeing and placed by the US Navy on March 30, 2007. The contract was scheduled for completion December 2011.
Items: 48

AGM-84K SLAM-ER; items: 47; transferred from the United States of America to Republic of Korea in 2007
Items: 47 Options: 0 Purchase Rights: 0

News
Turkey, Pakistan, Korea and Japan SLAM ER and Harpoon Foreign Military Sales

SLAM-ER Scores Direct Hit on Land Moving Target

FMS: Third Phase of Finnish F/A-18 MLU

FMS: Turkish Air Force Seeks AGM-84K SLAM-ER Missiles

F-15K Releases First SLAM ER Ever

Slam Eagle Releases Multiple JDAMs

FMS: Turkish F-16s Components and Weapons Package

SLAM ER Standoff Weapon Tested at Maximum Range

FMS: Australia Considering JASSM or SLAM-ER Cruise Missiles

Boeing's Newest Strike Eagle Makes First Flight

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FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
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