Description:
The AGM-114 Hellfire missile was designed to defeat armored vehicles at standoff ranges. The primary US Army platforms carrying this missile are the AH-64 Apache and AH-1 Cobra attack helicopters. However, the Hellfire missile can be launched from other helicopters and airborne platforms. In the latest models, the missile system has expanded its spectrum of targets to take out fortifications and hostile forces protected in urban terrain.
The guidance system of the Hellfire has evolved from the semi-active laser in early models to the last generation millimeter wave guidance. The AGM-114 is a precision guided, subsonic missile with a maximum range of up to 8,000 meters. The Hellfire missile saw combat for the first time during the Gulf War in 1991 (Operation Desert Storm) achieving a great victory over Iraqi armored forces. Since then, the weapon has been deployed in many conflicts by US and allied forces across the world.
The AGM-114F is a major improved Hellfire missile featuring double tandem warhead to defeat Explosive Reactive Armor (ERA) protected main battle tanks. The first warhead clears the way, removing the ERA, for the second warhead which penetrates the armor. The AGM-114F evolved from the AGM-114C model leveraging its improvements.
Specifications Dimensions: Diameter 180 mm, Length 1,800 mm
Weights: Max Weight 48.5 kg (107 lb)
Performance: Max Range 8,000 m (26,247 ft), Min Range 500 m (1,640 ft)
United States of America