AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon vs C-802
The AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon and the C-802 are both Anti-Ship missiles. Range is 120 km for the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon vs 120 km for the C-802. The AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon reaches 864 km/h vs 1,111 km/h for the C-802. The AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon carries a 227 kg warhead vs 165 kg for the C-802. Launch weight is 667 kg for the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon vs 715 kg for the C-802. The AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon uses GPS, Inertial, Active radar guidance, while the C-802 relies on Inertial navigation, active radar homing. The AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon entered service 21 years before the C-802 (1977 vs 1998).
| 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 | 120.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 0.9 ◉ |
| Weight | 715 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 165.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 6.39 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 360 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial navigation, active radar homing |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon or C-802?
Both the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon and C-802 have the same range of 120 km.
Which is faster, the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon or C-802?
The C-802 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-802?
The AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon carries a larger warhead at 227 kg compared to the C-802's 165 kg.
Which is heavier, the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon or C-802?
The C-802 is heavier at 715 kg compared to the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon's 667 kg.
Which is longer, the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon or C-802?
The C-802 is longer at 6.39 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-802 use?
The AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon uses GPS, Inertial, Active radar guidance while the C-802 uses Inertial navigation, active radar homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon or C-802?
The AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon entered service first in 1977, 21 years before the C-802 which entered service in 1998.