AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon vs P-120 Malakhit

The AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon and the P-120 Malakhit are both Anti-Ship missiles. Range is 120 km for the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon vs 110 km for the P-120 Malakhit. The AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon reaches 864 km/h vs 1,111 km/h for the P-120 Malakhit. The AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon carries a 227 kg warhead vs 500 kg for the P-120 Malakhit. Launch weight is 667 kg for the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon vs 3,200 kg for the P-120 Malakhit. The AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon uses GPS, Inertial, Active radar guidance, while the P-120 Malakhit relies on L band seeker and radar altimeter. The AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon has been produced in 7,500 units vs 500 for the P-120 Malakhit. The P-120 Malakhit entered service 5 years before the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon (1972 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
Russian anti-ship missile, entered service in 1972, utilizes an L band seeker and radar altimeter for guidance.
Origin 🇷🇺 Russia, 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Anti-Ship
Type Anti-ship missile
Manufacturer OKB-52 MAP
Service year 1972
Number produced 500 units
Estimated unit price NA
Range 120.0 km â—‰
Maximum speed 864 km/h â—‰
Weight 667 kg â—‰
Warhead 227.0 kg â—‰
Length 4.58 m â—‰
Diameter 343 mm â—‰
Guidance GPS, Inertial, Active radar
Warhead type High Explosive
Range 110.0 km â—‰
Maximum speed Mach 0.9 â—‰
Weight 3,200 kg â—‰
Warhead 500.0 kg â—‰
Length 8.80 m â—‰
Diameter 800 mm â—‰
Guidance L band seeker and radar altimeter
Warhead type High Explosive

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon or P-120 Malakhit?
The AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon has a longer range at 120 km compared to the P-120 Malakhit's 110 km.
Which is faster, the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon or P-120 Malakhit?
The P-120 Malakhit 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 P-120 Malakhit?
The P-120 Malakhit carries a larger warhead at 500 kg compared to the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon's 227 kg.
Which is heavier, the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon or P-120 Malakhit?
The P-120 Malakhit is heavier at 3,200 kg compared to the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon's 667 kg.
Which is longer, the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon or P-120 Malakhit?
The P-120 Malakhit is longer at 8.80 meters compared to the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon's 4.58 meters.
What guidance systems do the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon and P-120 Malakhit use?
The AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon uses GPS, Inertial, Active radar guidance while the P-120 Malakhit uses L band seeker and radar altimeter guidance.
Which entered service first, the AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon or P-120 Malakhit?
The P-120 Malakhit 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 P-120 Malakhit?
The AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon has been produced in greater numbers with 7,500 units compared to 500 units of the P-120 Malakhit.