AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon vs Martel
The AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon and the Martel are both Anti-Ship missiles. The AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon has a range of 120 km — 2.0x the Martel's 60 km. The AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon reaches 864 km/h vs 1,111 km/h for the Martel. The AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon carries a 227 kg warhead vs 150 kg for the Martel. Launch weight is 667 kg for the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon vs 550 kg for the Martel. The AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon uses GPS, Inertial, Active radar guidance, while the Martel relies on Passive radar homing, video guided. The AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon has been produced in 7,500 units vs 300 for the Martel. The Martel entered service 5 years before the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon (1972 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 |
| French/British anti-ship missile, entered service in 1972, using passive radar homing or video guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇫🇷 France, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Anti-Ship |
| Type | Anti-ship missile |
| Manufacturer | British Aerospace / Matra |
| Service year | 1972 |
| Number produced | 300 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| 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 | 60.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 0.9 ◉ |
| Weight | 550 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 150.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 4.18 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 400 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Passive radar homing, video guided |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon or Martel?
The AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon has a longer range at 120 km compared to the Martel's 60 km.
Which is faster, the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon or Martel?
The Martel 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 Martel?
The AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon carries a larger warhead at 227 kg compared to the Martel's 150 kg.
Which is heavier, the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon or Martel?
The AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon is heavier at 667 kg compared to the Martel's 550 kg.
Which is longer, the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon or Martel?
The AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon is longer at 4.58 meters compared to the Martel's 4.18 meters.
What guidance systems do the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon and Martel use?
The AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon uses GPS, Inertial, Active radar guidance while the Martel uses Passive radar homing, video guided guidance.
Which entered service first, the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon or Martel?
The Martel entered service first in 1972, 5 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 Martel?
The AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon has been produced in greater numbers with 7,500 units compared to 300 units of the Martel.