AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon vs 3M54-1 Kalibr

Overview

The AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon and the 3M54-1 Kalibr are both Anti-Ship missiles.

The 3M54-1 Kalibr has a range of 300 km β€” 2.5x the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon's 120 km. The AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon reaches 864 km/h vs 3,704 km/h for the 3M54-1 Kalibr. The AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon carries a 227 kg warhead vs 400 kg for the 3M54-1 Kalibr. Launch weight is 667 kg for the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon vs 1,780 kg for the 3M54-1 Kalibr. The AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon uses GPS, Inertial, Active radar guidance, while the 3M54-1 Kalibr relies on Inertial guidance plus terminal active radar homing.

Unit cost is $1.2M for the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon vs $6.5M for the 3M54-1 Kalibr. The AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon entered service 17 years before the 3M54-1 Kalibr (1977 vs 1994).

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
Russian anti-ship missile, entered service in 1994, utilizes inertial guidance plus terminal active radar homing.
Origin πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί Russia, πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ Ex-USSR
Category Anti-Ship
Type Anti-ship missile
Manufacturer Novator (OKB-8)
Service year 1994
Number produced -- units
Estimated unit price $6.5 million
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 300.0 km β—‰
Maximum speed Mach 3.0 β—‰
Weight 1,780 kg β—‰
Warhead 400.0 kg β—‰
Length 6.20 m β—‰
Diameter 533 mm β—‰
Guidance Inertial guidance plus terminal 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 3M54-1 Kalibr?
The 3M54-1 Kalibr has a longer range at 300 km compared to the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon's 120 km.
Which is faster, the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon or 3M54-1 Kalibr?
The 3M54-1 Kalibr is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 3.0 compared to the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon's 864 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon or 3M54-1 Kalibr?
The 3M54-1 Kalibr carries a larger warhead at 400 kg compared to the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon's 227 kg.
Which is heavier, the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon or 3M54-1 Kalibr?
The 3M54-1 Kalibr is heavier at 1,780 kg compared to the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon's 667 kg.
Which is longer, the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon or 3M54-1 Kalibr?
The 3M54-1 Kalibr is longer at 6.20 meters compared to the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon's 4.58 meters.
What guidance systems do the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon and 3M54-1 Kalibr use?
The AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon uses GPS, Inertial, Active radar guidance while the 3M54-1 Kalibr uses Inertial guidance plus terminal active radar homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon or 3M54-1 Kalibr?
The AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon entered service first in 1977, 17 years before the 3M54-1 Kalibr which entered service in 1994.