From the USAF Fact Sheet:
McDonnell AGM-84L "Harpoon" Missile
Engine: One Teledyne /CAE J402-CA-400 turbojet; 680 lbs thrust
Wingspan: 3 ft 0 in
Length: 12 ft 7 in
Diameter: 1 ft 1 1/2 in
Weight: 1,145 lbs
Speed: 855 km/h
Range: 60+ nautical miles
Armament: 488 lbs high-explosive
Cost: $474,609
The Harpoon is the only dedicated anti-shipping missile currently in service with US armed forces. It was developed beginning in 1968 and a production contract was awarded to McDonnell Douglas in 1971. The first test launch was in October 1972.
The Harpoon comes in air-launched, ship-launched, and submarine-launched varieties. The air-launched version is designated AGM-84. It is powered by a Teledyne/CAE J402 turbojet and has a maximum range of around 100 nautical miles. The AGM-85L on exhibit is equipped with Global Positioning System (GPS) capability and is carried by some USAF B-52H aircraft.
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