AGM-84. Harpoon explodes after launch from F/A-18C
Two attempts at the following configuration:
Mode: BOL - Flight: Low - Term: Skim - SRCH: 5NM - DEST: 60 NM - BRG: 78°
1st attempt: 4 x AGM-84. Harpoon loaded, 1 x fired; upon pressing Weapon release button, A/C exploded instantaneously
2nd attempt: 4 x AGM-84. Harpoon loaded, 4 fired, 3/4 detached regularly, dropped aprox, 200 ft from A/C, then started to explode, 1/4 "survived" and continued regular patch
Wingman confirmed 1st attempt in repetition experiment, A/C exploded upon weapon release.
Harpoons were fired from 12´000 - 16´000 NM, @ aprox. 40 NM to target, @ speeds of 250-350 kts, sufficent combat spread aka separation was proved between any other A/C.
