AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon vs C-601
The AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon and the C-601 are both Anti-Ship missiles. Range is 120 km for the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon vs 100 km for the C-601. The AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon reaches 864 km/h vs 1,111 km/h for the C-601. The AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon carries a 227 kg warhead vs 500 kg for the C-601. Launch weight is 667 kg for the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon vs 2,988 kg for the C-601. The AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon uses GPS, Inertial, Active radar guidance, while the C-601 relies on Electro-optical seeker. The AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon entered service 9 years before the C-601 (1977 vs 1986).
| 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 | 100.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 0.9 ◉ |
| Weight | 2,988 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 500.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 7.10 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 760 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Electro-optical seeker |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon or C-601?
The AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon has a longer range at 120 km compared to the C-601's 100 km.
Which is faster, the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon or C-601?
The C-601 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 C-601?
The C-601 carries a larger warhead at 500 kg compared to the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon's 227 kg.
Which is heavier, the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon or C-601?
The C-601 is heavier at 2,988 kg compared to the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon's 667 kg.
Which is longer, the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon or C-601?
The C-601 is longer at 7.10 meters compared to the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon's 4.58 meters.
What guidance systems do the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon and C-601 use?
The AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon uses GPS, Inertial, Active radar guidance while the C-601 uses Electro-optical seeker guidance.
Which entered service first, the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon or C-601?
The AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon entered service first in 1977, 9 years before the C-601 which entered service in 1986.