What is Harpoon Missile?

About Harpoon Missile:

• The Harpoon (RGM-84/UGM-84/AGM-84) is a United States-designed subsonic antiship cruise missile that has been in service since 1977. 
• Numerous variants have been produced since its inception, including air-, ship-, and sub-launched versions. 
• It is currently in service with the armed forces of more than 30 countries, including India.
• Features:
  • It is an all-weather, over-the-horizon, anti-ship missile system. 
  • A single missile measures 4.5 m in length and weighs 526 kg.
  • Propulsion: Turbojet, solid propellent.
  • Its low-level, sea-skimming cruise trajectory, active radar guidance, and warhead design assure high survivability and effectiveness.
  • It is capable of executing both land-strike and anti-ship missions.
  • This missile is fitted with a heavy 221-kilogram penetration blast warhead. 
  • It uses GPS-aided inertial navigation to hit a designated target point.
  • Range: 90-240 km