AGM-176 Griffin
The AGM-176 Griffin is a lightweight, precision-guided munition developed by Raytheon. It can be launched from the ground or air as a rocket-powered missile or dropped from the air as a guided bomb. It carries a relatively small warhead, and was designed to be a precision low-collateral damage weapon for irregular warfare. It has been used in combat by the United States military during the War in Afghanistan.
| AGM-176 Griffin | |
|---|---|
Launch of a Griffin during testing | |
| Type | Air-to-surface missile, Surface-to-surface missile |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2008–present |
| Used by | United States Air Force United States Navy United States Marine Corps Central Intelligence Agency |
| Wars | War in Afghanistan Iraq War Syrian Civil War |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Raytheon |
| Unit cost | $127,333 (FY 2019) |
| Produced | 2008–present |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 45 pounds (20 kg) (w/ launch tube) |
| Length | 42 inches (110 cm) |
| Diameter | 5.5 inches (140 mm) |
| Warhead | Blast-fragmentation |
| Warhead weight | 13 lb (5.9 kg) |
| Propellant | Solid fuel rocket |
Operational range | 5 mi (8.0 km) from surface; 12.5 miles (20.1 km) from altitude |
Guidance system | Laser, GPS or INS |
Launch platform | MQ-1, MQ-9 and other UAVs, Cyclone-class patrol ship |
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