![]() Block 1G missiles A/R/UGM-84G the original SLAM-ER missiles were designated AGM-84H (2000-2002) and later ones the AGM-84K (2002 onwards). This version, under development, gives the SLAM a re-attack capability, as well as an image comparison capability similar to the Tomahawk cruise missile that is, the weapon can compare the target scene in front of it with an image stored in its onboard computer during terminal phase target acquisition and lock on (this is known as DSMAC). Block 1D missiles were designated A/RGM-84F. This version featured a larger fuel tank and re-attack capability, but was not produced in large numbers because its intended mission (warfare with the Warsaw Pact countries of Eastern Europe) was considered to be unlikely following the Dissolution of the Soviet Union. Block 1C used a terminal attack mode that included a pop-up to approximately 1,800 metres (5,900 ft) before diving on the target Block 1B omitted the terminal pop-up and Block 1C provided a selectable terminal attack mode. Block 1B standard missiles were designated A/R/UGM-84C, Block 1C missiles were designated A/R/UGM-84D. The Block 1 missiles were designated A/R/UGM-84A in US service and UGM-84B in the UK. ![]() The eight Cheng Kung-class frigates, despite being based on the US Oliver Hazard Perry class, have Harpoon capabilities deleted from their combat systems, and funding to restore it has so far been denied, the Republic of China Navy (Taiwan) decided to switch to the Hsiung Feng II and Hsiung Feng III. The two Zwaardvis/ Hai Lung submarines and 12 P-3C Orion aircraft can also use the missile. Navy Knox-class frigates and the four former USN Kidd-class destroyers which have been sold to Taiwan. Turkey is planning to replace the Harpoons with Turkish made Atmaca missiles.Īt least 339 Harpoon missiles were sold to the Republic of China Air Force (Taiwan) for its F-16 A/B Block 20 fleet and the Republic of China Navy, which operates four guided-missile destroyers and eight guided-missile frigates with the capability of carrying the Harpoon, including the eight former U.S. The Turkish Air Force will be armed with the SLAM-ER. The Turkish Navy carries Harpoons on surface warships and Type 209 submarines. The Pakistani Navy carries the Harpoon missile on its frigates and P-3C Orions. The Republic of Singapore Air Force also operates five modified Fokker 50 Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) which are fitted with the sensors needed to fire the Harpoon missile. The Royal New Zealand Air Force is looking at adding the capability of carrying a stand-off missile, probably Harpoon or AGM-65 Maverick, on its six P-3 Orion patrol planes once they have all been upgraded to P3K2 standard. The Royal Canadian Navy carries Harpoon Block II missiles on its Halifax-class frigates. The British Royal Navy deploys the Harpoon on several types of surface ships. The Spanish Air Force and the Chilean Navy are also AGM-84D customers, and they deploy the missiles on surface ships, and F/A-18s, F-16s, and P-3 Orion aircraft. The Royal Australian Navy deploys the Harpoon on major surface combatants and in the Collins-class submarines. AP-3C Orion, and P-8 Poseidon aircraft, and previously from the now retired F-111C/Gs and F/A-18A/B Hornets. The Royal Australian Air Force can fire AGM-84-series missiles from its F/A-18F Super Hornets. ![]() The Harpoon was purchased by many nations, including India, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, the United Arab Emirates and most NATO countries. ![]() ![]() The Harpoon has also been adapted for carriage on several aircraft, including the P-3 Orion, the P-8 Poseidon, the AV-8B Harrier II, the F/A-18 Hornet and the U.S. The first Harpoon was delivered in 1977 in 2004, Boeing delivered the 7,000th. Air intake (black triangle) for turbojet is visible on the underside ![]()
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