AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon vs SS.12 / AS.12
The AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon and the SS.12 / AS.12 are both Anti-Ship missiles. The AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon has a range of 120 km — 15:1 the SS.12 / AS.12's 8 km. The AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon reaches 864 km/h vs 370 km/h for the SS.12 / AS.12. The AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon carries a 227 kg warhead vs 28 kg for the SS.12 / AS.12. Launch weight is 667 kg for the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon vs 76 kg for the SS.12 / AS.12. The AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon uses GPS, Inertial, Active radar guidance, while the SS.12 / AS.12 relies on Wire. The AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon has been produced in 7,500 units vs 10,000 for the SS.12 / AS.12. The SS.12 / AS.12 entered service 17 years before the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon (1960 vs 1977).
| American anti-ship missile, entered service in 1977, utilizes active radar for guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Anti-Ship |
| Type | Anti-ship missile |
| Manufacturer | Boeing / McDonnell Douglas |
| Service year | 1977 |
| Number produced | 7,500 units |
| Estimated unit price | $1.2 million |
| Range | 120.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 864 km/h ◉ |
| Weight | 667 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 227.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 4.58 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 343 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | GPS, Inertial, Active radar |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
| Range | 8.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 370 km/h ◉ |
| Weight | 76 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 28.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 1.87 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 180 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Wire |
| Warhead type | Semi-armour Piercing |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon or SS.12 / AS.12?
The AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon has a longer range at 120 km compared to the SS.12 / AS.12's 8 km.
Which is faster, the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon or SS.12 / AS.12?
The AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon is faster with a maximum speed of 864 km/h compared to the SS.12 / AS.12's 370 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon or SS.12 / AS.12?
The AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon carries a larger warhead at 227 kg compared to the SS.12 / AS.12's 28 kg.
Which is heavier, the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon or SS.12 / AS.12?
The AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon is heavier at 667 kg compared to the SS.12 / AS.12's 76 kg.
Which is longer, the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon or SS.12 / AS.12?
The AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon is longer at 4.58 meters compared to the SS.12 / AS.12's 1.87 meters.
What guidance systems do the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon and SS.12 / AS.12 use?
The AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon uses GPS, Inertial, Active radar guidance while the SS.12 / AS.12 uses Wire guidance.
Which entered service first, the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon or SS.12 / AS.12?
The SS.12 / AS.12 entered service first in 1960, 17 years before the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon which entered service in 1977.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon or SS.12 / AS.12?
The SS.12 / AS.12 has been produced in greater numbers with 10,000 units compared to 7,500 units of the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon.