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

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Specifications
AGM-84 / RGM-84 Harpoon P-120 Malakhit
Origin πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί RussiaπŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί Ex-USSR
Category Anti-Ship Anti-Ship
Type Anti-ship missile Anti-ship missile
Manufacturer Boeing / McDonnell Douglas OKB-52 MAP
Service year 1977 1972
Number produced 7,500 units 500 units
Estimated unit price $1.2 million NA
Range 120.0 km 110.0 km
Maximum speed 864 km/h Mach 0.9
Weight 667 kg 3,200 kg
Warhead 227.0 kg 500.0 kg
Length 4.58 m 8.80 m
Diameter 343 mm 800 mm
Guidance GPS, Inertial, Active radar L band seeker and radar altimeter
Warhead type High Explosive High Explosive
Scale Comparison
AGM-84 / RGM-84 HARPOON 4.58 m P-120 MALAKHIT 8.80 m 1.75 m
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Overview

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).

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.