AGM-179 JAGM
The AGM-179 Joint Air-to-Ground Missile (JAGM) is an American military program to develop an air-to-surface missile to replace the current air-launched BGM-71 TOW, AGM-114 Hellfire, and AGM-65 Maverick missiles. The U.S. Army, Navy, and Marine Corps plan to buy thousands of JAGMs.
| AGM-179 Joint Air-to-Ground Missile | |
|---|---|
A prototype AGM-179 JAGM | |
| Type | Air-to-surface missile |
| Service history | |
| In service | Achieved IOC March 1st 2022 with the U.S. Marine Corps |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed Martin |
| Unit cost | US$319,000 (FY 2023) |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 108 lb (49 kg) |
| Length | 70 in (1,778 mm) |
| Diameter | 7 in (178 mm) |
Operational range | 5 mi (8.0 km) |
Guidance system | Semi-active laser and millimeter-wave radar |
Launch platform | Helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft |
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