AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon vs ASM-2 (Type 93)
The AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon and the ASM-2 (Type 93) are both Anti-Ship missiles. Range is 120 km for the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon vs 170 km for the ASM-2 (Type 93). The AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon reaches 864 km/h vs 1,150 km/h for the ASM-2 (Type 93). The AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon carries a 227 kg warhead vs 100 kg for the ASM-2 (Type 93). Launch weight is 667 kg for the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon vs 530 kg for the ASM-2 (Type 93). The AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon uses GPS, Inertial, Active radar guidance, while the ASM-2 (Type 93) relies on Inertial guidance, IR Imaging, GPS. The AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon entered service 18 years before the ASM-2 (Type 93) (1977 vs 1995).
| 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 | 170.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 0.9 ◉ |
| Weight | 530 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 100.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 4.00 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 350 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial guidance, IR Imaging, GPS |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon or ASM-2 (Type 93)?
The ASM-2 (Type 93) has a longer range at 170 km compared to the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon's 120 km.
Which is faster, the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon or ASM-2 (Type 93)?
The ASM-2 (Type 93) 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-2 (Type 93)?
The AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon carries a larger warhead at 227 kg compared to the ASM-2 (Type 93)'s 100 kg.
Which is heavier, the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon or ASM-2 (Type 93)?
The AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon is heavier at 667 kg compared to the ASM-2 (Type 93)'s 530 kg.
Which is longer, the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon or ASM-2 (Type 93)?
The AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon is longer at 4.58 meters compared to the ASM-2 (Type 93)'s 4.00 meters.
What guidance systems do the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon and ASM-2 (Type 93) use?
The AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon uses GPS, Inertial, Active radar guidance while the ASM-2 (Type 93) uses Inertial guidance, IR Imaging, GPS guidance.
Which entered service first, the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon or ASM-2 (Type 93)?
The AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon entered service first in 1977, 18 years before the ASM-2 (Type 93) which entered service in 1995.