MilitaryAGM-84 Harpoon
Missile Systemconfirmed
The AGM-84 Harpoon is an all-weather, over-the-horizon, anti-ship missile system. It is capable of being launched from aircraft, surface ships, submarines, and coastal defense installations.
Specifications
| Type | Missile System |
| Origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| Introduced | 1977 |
| Status | In service |
| Speed | 850 km/h |
| Range | 124 km |
| Weight | 0.556 t |
History
Developed by McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing) in the United States, the Harpoon entered service in 1977 and has become a widely adopted anti-ship weapon by navies worldwide.
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | — | confirmed |
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