Friday, September 03, 2010

AGM-114 Hellfire

IOC: 1983
Total Production: 93,000

AGM-114F Hellfire

Origin
United States of America

Contractor/s
Lockheed Martin

Applications
AH-1W Super Cobra
AH-1Z King Cobra
AH-64A Apache
AH-64D Apache
AH-64D Apache Longbow
Block III AH-64D Apache Longbow
Brimstone
MD-500

Family Members
AGM-114A Hellfire
AGM-114B Hellfire
AGM-114C Hellfire
AGM-114K Hellfire II
AGM-114KA Hellfire II
AGM-114L Longbow Hellfire
AGM-114M Hellfire II
AGM-114N Hellfire II
AGM-114R Hellfire II

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)

News
Apache Longbow Demonstrates Remote Control Over Unnamed Aerial Vehicle

Hellfire Junior Tested Successfully

Predator Proves Multi-Aircraft Control Capability

Predator MQ-1 Armed UAV Performing Close Air Support Mission in Iraq

JCM Performs Successfully in F/A-18E/F Wind Tunnel Tests

JCM Demonstrates Ability to Effectively Kill Urban Targets

Boeing to Conduct Weapons Test Aboard Unmanned Little Bird

Lockheed-Martin Awarded JCM Contract

Operators

United States of America

Notes
(*) lead contractor
IOC: Initial Operating Capability
FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
Comm: Commissioning Date
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