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The '''{{PAGENAME}}''' is an American laser-guided air-to-ground missile. It was introduced in [[Update 1.97 "Viking Fury"]]. | The '''{{PAGENAME}}''' is an American laser-guided air-to-ground missile. It was introduced in [[Update 1.97 "Viking Fury"]]. | ||
− | The AGM-114 Hellfire started testing in 1974, with the A model starting in 1982, B in 1984, and the AGM-114k Hellfire | + | The AGM-114 Hellfire started testing in 1974, with the A model starting in 1982, B in 1984, and the AGM-114k Hellfire 2 in 1993. The first non-US Hellfire was sold to France in August 2005 to be used on the Euro Tiger ARH and the [[EC-665 Tiger HAD|Tiger HAD]] in 2012. The AGM-114k hellfire 2 is the US Navy version which is a copy of the AGM-114J with a SAD system added, but was adopted by the USAF as well as the Navy. The improvements of the AGM-114k over the J model, (which was an improvement of the F model) was a lightened construction to increase the range that was lost with the F models improved guidance system's increased weight, as well as the SAD system. |
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== General info == | == General info == | ||
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| '''Guaranteed launch range''' || 8 km | | '''Guaranteed launch range''' || 8 km | ||
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− | | '''Explosive mass''' || | + | | '''Explosive mass''' || 3.36 kg TNTeq |
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| '''Armour penetration''' || 1,200 mm | | '''Armour penetration''' || 1,200 mm | ||
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=== Effective damage === | === Effective damage === | ||
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− | Tandem shaped charge HEAT against ERA and composite | ||
=== Comparison with analogues === | === Comparison with analogues === | ||
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=== Pros and cons === | === Pros and cons === | ||
− | + | ''Summarise and briefly evaluate the weaponry in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark pros and cons as a list.'' | |
'''Pros:''' | '''Pros:''' | ||
− | * Great against all | + | * Great against all armored targets. |
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'''Cons:''' | '''Cons:''' | ||
− | * | + | * Slow travel speed |
− | * | + | * Hard to shot down air target flight higher than AGM-114 launch location. |
+ | * Can't set mode to launch. | ||
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== History == | == History == |
Revision as of 07:54, 26 June 2022
This page is about the American air-to-ground missile AGM-114K Hellfire II. For the other version, see AGM-114B Hellfire. |
Contents
Description
The AGM-114K Hellfire II is an American laser-guided air-to-ground missile. It was introduced in Update 1.97 "Viking Fury".
The AGM-114 Hellfire started testing in 1974, with the A model starting in 1982, B in 1984, and the AGM-114k Hellfire 2 in 1993. The first non-US Hellfire was sold to France in August 2005 to be used on the Euro Tiger ARH and the Tiger HAD in 2012. The AGM-114k hellfire 2 is the US Navy version which is a copy of the AGM-114J with a SAD system added, but was adopted by the USAF as well as the Navy. The improvements of the AGM-114k over the J model, (which was an improvement of the F model) was a lightened construction to increase the range that was lost with the F models improved guidance system's increased weight, as well as the SAD system.
Vehicles equipped with this weapon
General info
Missile characteristics | |
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Mass | 45 kg |
Guidance | Laser+IOG |
Maximum speed | 475 m/s |
Missile guidance time | 45 secs |
Firing range | 8 km |
Guaranteed launch range | 8 km |
Explosive mass | 3.36 kg TNTeq |
Armour penetration | 1,200 mm |
Effective damage
Tandem shaped charge HEAT against ERA and composite armor protection.
Comparison with analogues
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Usage in battles
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Pros and cons
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Pros:
- Great against all armored targets.
Cons:
- Slow travel speed
- Hard to shot down air target flight higher than AGM-114 launch location.
- Can't set mode to launch.
History
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Media
See also
- Related development
External links
- [United States Army - Acquisition Support Center] - Hellfire Family of Missiles
- [Military.com] - AGM-114 Hellfire