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AGM-114K Hellfire II

Missile Systemconfirmed

AGM-114K Hellfire II

The AGM-114K Hellfire II is an air-to-ground, laser-guided missile primarily used against armored targets. It features a tandem-charge HEAT warhead designed to defeat reactive armor.

Specifications

TypeMissile System
OriginUnited States
ManufacturerLockheed Martin
Introduced1995
StatusIn service
Speed1,590 km/h
Range11 km
Weight0.045 t

History

Developed in the United States by Lockheed Martin, the Hellfire II entered service in 1995 and has been widely used in various conflicts, including the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.

Operators

CountryQuantityConfidence
United States—confirmed
Pakistan—confirmed
Italy—confirmed
Egypt—confirmed
Indonesia—confirmed
Spain—confirmed
Ukraine—confirmed

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