AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon vs KSShch
The AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon and the KSShch are both Anti-Ship missiles. The AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon has a range of 120 km — 3.0x the KSShch's 40 km. The AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon carries a 227 kg warhead vs 620 kg for the KSShch. Launch weight is 667 kg for the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon vs 3,100 kg for the KSShch. The AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon uses GPS, Inertial, Active radar guidance, while the KSShch relies on Inertial guidance. The KSShch entered service 22 years before the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon (1955 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 |
| 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 | 40.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | NA |
| Weight | 3,100 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 620.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 7.60 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 900 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial guidance |
| Warhead type | Nuclear |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon or KSShch?
The AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon has a longer range at 120 km compared to the KSShch's 40 km.
Which is faster, the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon or KSShch?
The AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon is faster with a maximum speed of 864 km/h compared to the KSShch's 0 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon or KSShch?
The KSShch carries a larger warhead at 620 kg compared to the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon's 227 kg.
Which is heavier, the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon or KSShch?
The KSShch is heavier at 3,100 kg compared to the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon's 667 kg.
Which is longer, the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon or KSShch?
The KSShch is longer at 7.60 meters compared to the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon's 4.58 meters.
What guidance systems do the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon and KSShch use?
The AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon uses GPS, Inertial, Active radar guidance while the KSShch uses Inertial guidance guidance.
Which entered service first, the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon or KSShch?
The KSShch entered service first in 1955, 22 years before the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon which entered service in 1977.