Harpoon is the long-range lance of the Type 23 frigate, capable of destroying enemy ships far beyond the horizon.
Harpoon
Fitted to all Type 23 Frigates, the Boeing (formerly McDonnell Douglas) Harpoon is a sophisticated anti-ship missile capable of striking at targets more than 80 miles away.
Harpoon uses a combination of inertial guidance and active radar homing to attack its prey.
Cruising at Mach 0.9 and carrying a large high explosive warhead it is powered by a lightweight turbojet, but is accelerated at launch by a booster rocket.
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