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A/R/UGM-84 Harpoon

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A/R/UGM-84 Harpoon

The Harpoon is an all-weather, over-the-horizon, anti-ship missile manufactured by McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing Defense, Space & Security). The AGM-84E Standoff Land Attack Missile (SLAM) and later AGM-84H/K SLAM-ER (Standoff Land Attack Missile – Expanded Response) are cruise missile variants. The regular Harpoon uses active radar homing and flies just above the water to evade defenses.

Specifications

TypeMissile System
OriginUnited States
ManufacturerMcDonnell Douglas (now Boeing)
Introduced1982
StatusIn service
Speed1,040 km/h
Range124 km
Weight0.691 t

History

Also developed in the United States by McDonnell Douglas, the Block 1C entered service in 1982, offering enhanced performance over earlier Harpoon versions.

Operators

CountryQuantityConfidence
United States18confirmed

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