AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon vs Otomat

Overview

The AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon and the Otomat are both Anti-Ship missiles.

Range is 120 km for the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon vs 150 km for the Otomat. The AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon reaches 864 km/h vs 1,100 km/h for the Otomat. The AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon carries a 227 kg warhead vs 210 kg for the Otomat. Launch weight is 667 kg for the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon vs 770 kg for the Otomat. The AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon uses GPS, Inertial, Active radar guidance, while the Otomat relies on Inertial, GPS and active radar homing.

The AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon has been produced in 7,500 units vs 900 for the Otomat. The AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon entered service 30 years before the Otomat (1977 vs 2007).

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
Franco-Italian anti-ship missile, 80 km range, utilizes inertial and GPS guidance with active radar homing.
Origin 🇫🇷 France, 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Anti-Ship
Type Anti-ship missile
Manufacturer OTO-Melara / Matra
Service year 2007
Number produced 900 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 150.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 0.9
Weight 770 kg
Warhead 210.0 kg
Length 4.82 m
Diameter 460 mm
Guidance Inertial, GPS and 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 Otomat?
The Otomat has a longer range at 150 km compared to the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon's 120 km.
Which is faster, the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon or Otomat?
The Otomat 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 Otomat?
The AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon carries a larger warhead at 227 kg compared to the Otomat's 210 kg.
Which is heavier, the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon or Otomat?
The Otomat is heavier at 770 kg compared to the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon's 667 kg.
Which is longer, the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon or Otomat?
The Otomat is longer at 4.82 meters compared to the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon's 4.58 meters.
What guidance systems do the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon and Otomat use?
The AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon uses GPS, Inertial, Active radar guidance while the Otomat uses Inertial, GPS and active radar homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon or Otomat?
The AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon entered service first in 1977, 30 years before the Otomat which entered service in 2007.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon or Otomat?
The AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon has been produced in greater numbers with 7,500 units compared to 900 units of the Otomat.