AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon vs ASM-1 (Type 80)
The AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon and the ASM-1 (Type 80) are both Anti-Ship missiles. The AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon has a range of 120 km — 2.4x the ASM-1 (Type 80)'s 50 km. The AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon reaches 864 km/h vs 1,111 km/h for the ASM-1 (Type 80). The AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon carries a 227 kg warhead vs 150 kg for the ASM-1 (Type 80). Launch weight is 667 kg for the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon vs 600 kg for the ASM-1 (Type 80). The AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon uses GPS, Inertial, Active radar guidance, while the ASM-1 (Type 80) relies on Inertial guidance and terminal active radar homing. The AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon entered service 3 years before the ASM-1 (Type 80) (1977 vs 1980).
| 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 | 50.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 0.9 ◉ |
| Weight | 600 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 150.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 4.00 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 350 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial guidance and terminal active radar homing |
| Warhead type | HE |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon or ASM-1 (Type 80)?
The AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon has a longer range at 120 km compared to the ASM-1 (Type 80)'s 50 km.
Which is faster, the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon or ASM-1 (Type 80)?
The ASM-1 (Type 80) is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 0.9 compared to the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon's 864 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon or ASM-1 (Type 80)?
The AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon carries a larger warhead at 227 kg compared to the ASM-1 (Type 80)'s 150 kg.
Which is heavier, the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon or ASM-1 (Type 80)?
The AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon is heavier at 667 kg compared to the ASM-1 (Type 80)'s 600 kg.
Which is longer, the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon or ASM-1 (Type 80)?
The AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon is longer at 4.58 meters compared to the ASM-1 (Type 80)'s 4.00 meters.
What guidance systems do the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon and ASM-1 (Type 80) use?
The AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon uses GPS, Inertial, Active radar guidance while the ASM-1 (Type 80) uses Inertial guidance and terminal active radar homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon or ASM-1 (Type 80)?
The AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon entered service first in 1977, 3 years before the ASM-1 (Type 80) which entered service in 1980.