Tomahawk
Subsonic land-attack cruise missile (LACM)
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Basic Information
Name
Tomahawk
Designation
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Alternate Designation
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Equipment Type
Subsonic land-attack cruise missile (LACM)
Manufacturer
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Date of Introduction
1983
Description
The Tomahawk is an intermediate-range, subsonic cruise missile that is launched from U.S. Navy ships and submarines. It provides a long-range, deep strike capability. The Tomahawk can carry either conventional or nuclear payloads, though policy decisions have phased out their nuclear role.1
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Range
1250.0 km
Quick Facts (CSIS)
Class
Subsonic, Intermediate Range Cruise Missile
Basing
Ship/submarine-launched
Range
1,250–2,500 km
Payload
454 kg
Length
5.55 m without booster; 6.25 m with booster
Diameter
0.52 m
LaunchWeight
1,315 kg (without booster)
Warhead
HE/fragmentation unitary, various submunitions
Status
Operational
InService
1983-Present
Details
Country of Origin
United States
Category
Long-Range Cruise Missiles (LRCM) (More than 1,000 km)
Air > Long-Range Cruise Missiles (LRCM) (More than 1,000 km)
Sources
CSIS Missile Threat: https://missilethreat.csis.org/missile/tomahawk/
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
5.55 m
Width
0.52 m
Height
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Weight
1315 kg
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