Hellfire Missile

Current Context : India has recently signed a deal with the United States to acquire 170 AGM-114R Hellfire missiles.

ABOUT AGM-114R HELLFIRE MISSILES

• Type: Short-range Air-to-Ground Missile (AGM).
• Range: Approximately 7 to 11 kilometers.
• Guidance: Semi-Active Laser (SAL) guided, allowing for precision strikes.
• Versatility: Designed to neutralize a variety of targets, including:
• Air defense systems
• Patrol boats
• Armored vehicles
• Enemy combatants
• Warhead: Multipurpose, enabling it to handle different types of threats.
• Launch Platforms: Can be launched from various platforms, including:
• Aircraft
• Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)