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
| Function | Precision air-to-ground anti-ship missile |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Lockheed Martin |
| Guidance | Semi-active laser homing |
| Power plant | Solid-fuel rocket motor |
| Weight | 48 kilograms |
| Diameter | 180 millimetres |
| Wingspan | 0.33 metre |
| Length | 1.63 metres |
| Range | 8 kilometres |
| Speed | Mach 1.3 (1,600 km/h) |
Function
Missile