AGM-114K Hellfire II
Missile Systemconfirmed
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
| Type | Missile System |
| Origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed Martin |
| Introduced | 1995 |
| Status | In service |
| Speed | 1,590 km/h |
| Range | 11 km |
| Weight | 0.045 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
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | confirmed |
| Pakistan | — | confirmed |
| Italy | — | confirmed |
| Egypt | — | confirmed |
| Indonesia | — | confirmed |
| Spain | — | confirmed |
| Ukraine | — | confirmed |
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