AGM-84D Harpoon — AGM-84D

Designation

AGM-84D Harpoon

Compatible aircraft

FA18C

Boeing AGM-84D Harpoon
Length: 3.85 m (12 ft 7.5 in)
Diameter: 34.3 cm (13.5 in)
Weight: 540 kg (1200 lb)
Speed: Mach 0.85
Range: 220 km (120 nm)

Propulsion Sustainer: Teledyne/CAE J402-CA-400 turbojet; 3.0 kN (680 lb)
Warhead: ~500-pound (227 kg) WDU-18/B penetrating blast-fragmentation

The AGM-84D HARPOON is an anti-ship missile developed by McDonnell Douglas. It was first introduced in 1977. The air launched version in 1979. The missile is designed to be launched from aircraft, such as the F/A-18 Hornet and the P-3 Orion, and is capable of attacking surface ships up to 120 nautical miles (depending on version). It is guided by an inertial navigation system and a radar seeker that enables it to locate and track its target.

The HARPOON missile carries a high-explosive warhead, which is designed to penetrate the armor plating of a ship and cause significant damage. The missile is also capable of performing evasive maneuvers to avoid enemy countermeasures.