With reference to AGM 84L Harpoon Block II consider followng statements It is an air launc...........

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With reference to AGM-84L Harpoon Block II , consider followng statements

It is an air-launched missiles developed for Israel defence system.
It can perform anti-surface warfare missions to defend critical sea lanes when integrated into the P-8I aircraft.
They are intended to enhance India’s capability in anti-surface warfare while defending its sea lanes.
It uses GPS-aided inertial navigation to hit the designated target.

Select the correct statement.

1,2&4 only

2,3&4 only

1,2&3 only

All of the above

The Harpoon was first deployed in 1977 and is an all-weather, over-the-horizon, anti-ship missile system.
According to Boeing, the Harpoon was initially developed for the US Navy in 1983 and was later adapted for use on the B-52H bombers.Hence statement 1st is incorrect.
AGM-84L Harpoon Block II is an air-launched missile and these missiles can be fitted onto Boeing’s P-8I (Poseidon-Eight India) maritime patrol aircraft.
India will use the enhanced capability as a deterrent to regional threats and to strengthen its homeland defense.”
This missile is being used by Armed forces in over 30 countries across the world and Boeing has delivered over 7,000 Harpoon missiles to date.
Further, the Harpoon missile uses GPS-aided inertial navigation to hit the designated target.
Its warhead weighs over 500 pounds and is capable of delivering lethal firepower against targets, including land-based targets, coastal defence sites, surface-to-air missile sites, exposed aircraft and industrial or port facilities.

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