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AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon vs Martel

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Specifications
AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon Martel
Origin πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States πŸ‡«πŸ‡· FranceπŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ United Kingdom
Category Anti-Ship Anti-Ship
Type Anti-ship missile Anti-ship missile
Manufacturer Boeing / McDonnell Douglas British Aerospace / Matra
Service year 1977 1972
Number produced 7,500 units 300 units
Estimated unit price $1.2 million NA
Range 120.0 km 60.0 km
Maximum speed 864 km/h Mach 0.9
Weight 667 kg 550 kg
Warhead 227.0 kg 150.0 kg
Length 4.58 m 4.18 m
Diameter 343 mm 400 mm
Guidance GPS, Inertial, Active radar Passive radar homing, video guided
Warhead type High Explosive High Explosive
Scale Comparison
AGM-84 / RGM-84 HARPOON 4.58 m MARTEL 4.18 m 1.75 m
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Overview

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 β€” 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).

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.