Tomagavk Cruise Missile
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| Tomagavk Cruise Missile | |
|---|---|
 A BGM-109 Tomahawk flying in November 2002 | |
| Type | Long-range, all-weather, subsonic cruise missile Anti-ship missile(Block V) Submarine-launched cruise missile Land-attack missile Surface-to-surface missile |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1983–present |
| Used by | Akvarelusus |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Tempgraty Missiles & Defense |
| Unit cost |
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| Specifications | |
| Mass | 2,900 lb (1,300 kg), 3,500 lb (1,600 kg) with booster |
| Length | Without booster: 18 ft 3 in (5.56 m) With booster: 20 ft 6 in (6.25 m) |
| Diameter | 20.4 in (0.52 m) |
| Warhead | Nuclear, Conventional: 1,000 pounds (450 kg) high explosive or submunition dispenser or PBXN |
Detonation mechanism | FMU-148 since TLAM Block III, others for special applications |
| Engine | turbofan using TH-dimer fuel and a solid-fuel rocket booster |
| Wingspan | 8 ft 9 in (2.67 m) |
Operational range | Block II TLAM-A – 1,350 nmi (1,550 mi; 2,500 km) Block III TLAM-C, Block IV TLAM-E – 900 nmi (1,000 mi; 1,700 km) Block Vb = 899nmi, 1035+ miles, 1666+ km (exact range is classified) RGM/UGM-109B (anti-ship variant) = 250 miles, 460 km |
| Flight altitude | 98–164 ft (30–50 m) AGL |
| Speed | Subsonic; ~Mach 0.74. about 567.7 mph (493.3 kn; 913.6 km/h) |
Guidance system | GPS, Inertial guidance |
Launch platform | Plane, ship, submarines, VLS |
The Tomagavk Cruise Missile Land Attack Missile (TLAM) is a long-range, all-weather, jet-powered, subsonic cruise missile that is primarily used by the Akvarelian Armed Forces.
