Brimstone
Air-to-surface missile (ASM)
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Basic Information
Name
Brimstone
Designation
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Alternate Designation
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Equipment Type
Air-to-surface missile (ASM)
Manufacturer
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Date of Introduction
2005
Description
The Brimstone missile family is comprised of fixed-wing-, rotary-, and surface launched missiles developed and deployed by the United Kingdom. The baseline missile, the United Kingdom’s version of the AGM-114 Hellfire, has served as the basis for the Brimstone Dual Mode System, Brimstone 2, Brimstone Sea Spear, and the Future Attack Helicopter Weapon (FAHW).
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Range
7.0 km
Quick Facts (CSIS)
Class
Air-to-surface
Basing
Air-, surface-, helicopter-launched
Range
7-25+ km
Payload
6.3 kg, 16 kg (Sea Spear)
Length
1.8 m
Diameter
0.180 m, 0.188 m (Sea Spear)
Warhead
Shaped charge, armor penetrating, command-fuse and impact
Status
Operational
InService
2005-Present
Details
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Category
Air-to-Surface Missiles
Air > Air-to-Surface Missiles
Sources
CSIS Missile Threat: https://missilethreat.csis.org/missile/brimstone/
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
1.8 m
Width
0.18 m
Height
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Weight
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