The elimination of standard radar makes the Harpoon more effective against various kinds of countermeasures. The Harpoon also increases its range to over 1700km .
One of the biggest improvements in the Harpoon missile is that its new warhead causes a great deal more damage thanks to a new type of conventional explosive used.
Harpoon class missile weapons make use of a new guidance system and improved warhead to do more damage to enemy ships.