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AGM-114K/L/M/N/R Hellfire II

Missile Systemconfirmed

AGM-114K/L/M/N/R Hellfire II

The AGM-114 Hellfire II is a family of air-to-ground, laser-guided and radar-guided missiles primarily used against armored targets. It is a precision-strike weapon capable of engaging a variety of targets from helicopters, fixed-wing aircraft, and unmanned aerial vehicles.

Specifications

TypeMissile System
OriginUnited States
ManufacturerLockheed Martin
Introduced1995
StatusIn service
Speed1,590 km/h
Range11 km
Weight0.049 t

History

Originating from the United States with Lockheed Martin, these Hellfire II variants were introduced starting in 1995 and have seen extensive combat use across numerous global operations.

Operators

CountryQuantityConfidence
United States—confirmed
India—confirmed
Australia—confirmed

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