MilitaryAGM-84A Harpoon
Missile Systemconfirmed
The AGM-84A Harpoon is an all-weather, over-the-horizon, anti-ship missile system. It employs active radar homing and a low-level sea-skimming trajectory to attack surface combatants and merchant ships.
Specifications
| Type | Missile System |
| Origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| Introduced | 1977 |
| Status | In service |
| Speed | 1,040 km/h |
| Range | 120 km |
| Weight | 0.556 t |
History
Developed in the United States, the AGM-84A entered service in 1977 as part of the original Harpoon missile program, providing a crucial anti-ship capability for naval aviation.
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | — | confirmed |
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