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Kongsberg Defence Penguin (missile)

Kongsberg Defence · Cruise · Norway · Cold War (1970–1991)

Kongsberg Defence Penguin (missile) — Cruise
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The Penguin anti-ship missile, designated AGM-119 by the U.S. military, is a Norwegian passive IR seeker-based short-to-medium range anti-ship guided missile, designed for naval use.

Specifications

Category
Missiles
Sub-Category
Cruise
Domain
Defence
Era
Cold War (1970–1991)
Country
Norway
Manufacturer
Kongsberg Defence
Operator
Norway/export
Primary Role
Cruise
Status
In Service
Service Entry
1972
Produced
2500
Unit Cost (2026$)
$700K
Propulsion
Rocket
Engine
Solid-fuel rocket sustainer
Thrust / Power
None (rocket)
Launch
Air/Sea-launched
Length (ft)
10
Wingspan (ft)
3
Empty Weight (lb)
420
MTOW (lb)
842
Payload (lb)
264
Endurance (hr)
0.02
Service Ceiling (ft)
1000
Range (mi)
18
Max Speed (mph)
920
Max Speed (Mach)
1.2
Armament
Semi-AP blast