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Griffin

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Griffin

The AGM-176 Griffin is a lightweight, precision-guided munition developed by Raytheon. It can be launched from the ground or air as a rocket-powered missile or dropped from the air as a guided bomb. It carries a relatively small warhead, and was designed to be a precision low-collateral damage weapon for irregular warfare. It has been used in combat by the United States military during the War in Afghanistan.

Specifications

TypeMissile System
OriginUnited States
ManufacturerRaytheon
Introduced2008
StatusIn service
Range8 km
Guidance systemLaser, GPS or INS

Operators

CountryQuantityConfidence
India—confirmed
Israel—confirmed

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