AGM-114N Hellfire

725 Squadron conducted firings of the AGM-114N Hellfire missile from MH-60R Seahawk ‘Romeo’ helicopters.

The AGM-114N Hellfire missile is a precision air-to-ground weapon delivering multi-target capability and strike lethality. It is capable of attacking targets out to eight kilometres and reaches speeds in excess of Mach 1.

The AGM-114N variant contains a Metal Augmented Charge (MAC) and is ideal for the Navy’s use from the MH-60R Seahawk helicopter in the anti-surface warfare role. 

Specifications

FunctionPrecision air-to-ground anti-ship missile
ManufacturerLockheed Martin
GuidanceSemi-active laser homing
Power plantSolid-fuel rocket motor
Weight48 kilograms
Diameter180 millimetres
Wingspan0.33 metre
Length1.63 metres
Range8 kilometres
SpeedMach 1.3 (1,600 km/h)

Function

Missile