AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon vs KSR-5
The AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon and the KSR-5 are both Anti-Ship missiles. The KSR-5 has a range of 400 km — 3.3x the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon's 120 km. The AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon reaches 864 km/h vs 4,321 km/h for the KSR-5. The AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon carries a 227 kg warhead vs 1000 kg for the KSR-5. Launch weight is 667 kg for the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon vs 4,800 kg for the KSR-5. The AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon uses GPS, Inertial, Active radar guidance, while the KSR-5 relies on Inertial with active or passive radar. The AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon has been produced in 7,500 units vs 300 for the KSR-5. The KSR-5 entered service 8 years before the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon (1969 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 | 400.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 3.5 ◉ |
| Weight | 4,800 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 1000.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 10.52 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 900 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial with active or passive radar |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon or KSR-5?
The KSR-5 has a longer range at 400 km compared to the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon's 120 km.
Which is faster, the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon or KSR-5?
The KSR-5 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 3.5 compared to the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon's 864 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon or KSR-5?
The KSR-5 carries a larger warhead at 1,000 kg compared to the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon's 227 kg.
Which is heavier, the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon or KSR-5?
The KSR-5 is heavier at 4,800 kg compared to the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon's 667 kg.
Which is longer, the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon or KSR-5?
The KSR-5 is longer at 10.52 meters compared to the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon's 4.58 meters.
What guidance systems do the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon and KSR-5 use?
The AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon uses GPS, Inertial, Active radar guidance while the KSR-5 uses Inertial with active or passive radar guidance.
Which entered service first, the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon or KSR-5?
The KSR-5 entered service first in 1969, 8 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 KSR-5?
The AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon has been produced in greater numbers with 7,500 units compared to 300 units of the KSR-5.