HARPOON Launch – the Type 23 Frigate MONTROSE, fresh from participating in the Joint Warrior Exercise test fired a HARPOON Anti-Ship Missile with a range of 80 miles away.    The 15ft missile, which travels at just under the speed of sound before impact, resulted in the target barge being completely destroyed.   The MONTROSE like all the Type 23 Frigates are equipped with two quadruple HARPOON launchers i.e.: 8 anti-ship missiles.