AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon vs Sea Eagle

Overview

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

Range is 120 km for the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon vs 110 km for the Sea Eagle. The AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon reaches 864 km/h vs 1,050 km/h for the Sea Eagle. The AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon carries a 227 kg warhead vs 200 kg for the Sea Eagle. Launch weight is 667 kg for the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon vs 600 kg for the Sea Eagle. The AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon uses GPS, Inertial, Active radar guidance, while the Sea Eagle relies on Inertial, with active radar homing.

The AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon entered service 8 years before the Sea Eagle (1977 vs 1985).

American anti-ship missile, entered service in 1977, utilizes active radar for guidance.
Origin πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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
British anti-ship missile, entered service in 1985, uses inertial and active radar homing.
Origin πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ United Kingdom
Category Anti-Ship
Type Anti-ship missile
Manufacturer British Aerospace
Service year 1985
Number produced -- units
Estimated unit price NA
Range 120.0 km β—‰
Maximum speed 864 km/h β—‰
Weight 667 kg β—‰
Warhead 227.0 kg β—‰
Length 4.58 m β—‰
Diameter 343 mm β—‰
Guidance GPS, Inertial, Active radar
Warhead type High Explosive
Range 110.0 km β—‰
Maximum speed Mach 0.9 β—‰
Weight 600 kg β—‰
Warhead 200.0 kg β—‰
Length 4.14 m β—‰
Diameter 400 mm β—‰
Guidance Inertial, with 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 Sea Eagle?
The AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon has a longer range at 120 km compared to the Sea Eagle's 110 km.
Which is faster, the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon or Sea Eagle?
The Sea Eagle 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 Sea Eagle?
The AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon carries a larger warhead at 227 kg compared to the Sea Eagle's 200 kg.
Which is heavier, the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon or Sea Eagle?
The AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon is heavier at 667 kg compared to the Sea Eagle's 600 kg.
Which is longer, the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon or Sea Eagle?
The AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon is longer at 4.58 meters compared to the Sea Eagle's 4.14 meters.
What guidance systems do the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon and Sea Eagle use?
The AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon uses GPS, Inertial, Active radar guidance while the Sea Eagle uses Inertial, with active radar homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon or Sea Eagle?
The AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon entered service first in 1977, 8 years before the Sea Eagle which entered service in 1985.