MilitaryAGR-20A APKWS
Missile Systemconfirmed
The AGR-20A APKWS (Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System) is a guidance kit that transforms unguided 70 mm Hydra 70 rockets into precision-guided munitions. It utilizes a semi-active laser seeker and mid-body guidance fins to provide a cost-effective solution for engaging soft and light armored targets with high accuracy.
Specifications
| Type | Missile System |
| Origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | BAE Systems |
| Introduced | 2012 |
| Status | In service |
| Speed | 2,700 km/h |
| Range | 5 km |
| Weight | 0.015 t |
History
Developed in the US and entering service in 2012, the APKWS has been widely adopted by various military branches for its cost-effective precision strike capability.
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | confirmed |
| Italy | — | confirmed |
| Australia | — | confirmed |
| Spain | — | confirmed |
| Ukraine | — | confirmed |
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