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UGM-109E Tomahawk Block IV LACM

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UGM-109E Tomahawk Block IV LACM

The UGM-109E Tomahawk Block IV, also known as Tactical Tomahawk (TacTom), is a long-range, all-weather, subsonic cruise missile primarily used for land attack. It features improved loitering capabilities, in-flight retargeting, and battle damage assessment via its two-way satellite data link.

Specifications

TypeMissile System
OriginUnited States
ManufacturerRaytheon
Introduced2004
StatusIn service
Speed880 km/h
Range1,600 km
Weight1.3 t

History

Developed at the Applied Physics Laboratory of Johns Hopkins University in the 1970s, the Tomahawk has been a cornerstone of naval precision strike capabilities since its early tests between 1983 and 1993.

Operators

CountryQuantityConfidence
United States16confirmed

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