SERVICE: Army
DESCRIPTION: Air-to-ground attack missile
FEATURES:
The Hellfire Modular Missile System is a multi-mission anti-armor and precision attack missile that is effective against tanks, bunkers, structures, and helicopters. The Hellfire is employed on the U.S. Army's AH-64 Apache helicopter as the primary point-target weapon and is planned to be employed on the OH-58D Kiowa Warrior helicopter. The missile's simple control connections make it compatible with a variety of launch platforms including helicopters, fixed-wing aircraft, trucks and ships. The missile homes on a laser spot that can be projected on the target by ground observers, other aircraft or the launching aircraft's own designator.BACKGROUND:
The Army received the HELLFIRE in 1987. As of July 1992 there are 30,309 HELLFIRE missiles in the inventory. The procurement objective is 39,418. The unit cost of the HELLFIRE is $47,904
