Mission

	The AGM-84D Harpoon is an all-weather, over-the-horizon, 
anti-ship missile system produced by McDonnell Douglas.  Its low-
level, sea-skimming cruise trajectory, active radar guidance, and 
warhead design assure high survivability and effectiveness.

Features

	The AGM-84D Harpoon has been adapted for use on B-52G 
bombers, which can carry from eight to 12 missiles.

Background

	Originally developed for the Navy to serve as its basic anti-
ship missile for fleetwide use, the AGM-84D Harpoon also has been 
adapted for use on Air Combat Command's B-52G bombers.

	The 42nd Bombardment Wing, Loring Air Force Base, 
Maine, was first tasked to perform the Harpoon mission in 1985.  
The wing refined tactics and doctrine to merge the long-range, 
heavy-payload capability of the B-52 with the proven reliability of 
this superior stand-off attack weapon.  This combines to provide the 
war-fighting capability to interdict ships at ranges well beyond those 
of other aircraft.

General Characteristics

Primary Function:  Air-to-surface anti-ship missile.
Contractor:  McDonnell Douglas.
Power Plant:  Teledyne Turbojet.
Thrust: 660 pounds (approximately 594 kilograms).
Length:  12 feet, 7 inches (3.79 meters).
Weight:  1,145 pounds (515.25 kilograms).
Diameter:  13.5 inches (34.29 centimeters).
Wing Span:  3 feet (91.44 centimeters).
Range:  Over the horizon.
Speed:  High subsonic.
Guidance System:  Sea-skimming cruise monitored by radar 
altimeter, active radar terminal homing.
Warheads:  Penetration high-explosive blast (488 pounds).
Unit Cost:  Not available.
Date Deployed:  1985.
Air Force Inventory:  Classified.


Point Of Contact:
	Air Combat Command; Public Affairs Office; 90 Oak Street; 
Langley AFB, VA 23665-2191; DSN 574-5007 or (804) 764-5007.