BGM-109 Tomahawk Block IV
USA2004 - Present
Tactical Tomahawk cruise missile with in-flight retargeting
Primary Specifications
Range
1600 km
Strategic precision strike range
Speed
Mach 0.74
Subsonic terrain-following flight
Propulsion
Turbofan
Williams F107-WR-402 turbofan
Weight
1440 kg
Standard submarine/ship launch
Payload
450 kg
Unitary or submunitions
Primary Guidance
INS + GPS + TERCOM
Quick Summary
What it is?
The combat-proven cruise missile that can be redirected to new targets while airborne
Who uses it?
US Navy, Royal Navy
Role
Land attack, Precision strike, SEAD
What's different?
Block IV can loiter and receive new target coordinates in flight
Why it matters?
Most combat-proven cruise missile in history
Real-World Impact
1
2017 Syria Strike
59 Tomahawks hit Shayrat Airbase after chemical attack
2
2018 Syria Strike
Joint US-UK-France strike on chemical facilities
3
Yemen Strikes
Targeting Houthi radar and missile sites
4
Continuous Presence
Ships armed in Persian Gulf for deterrence
Additional Features
Secondary Systems
DSMAC + datalink
Special
Can loiter and retarget in flight
FAQs
1. How is it different from Block V?
Block V adds anti-ship capability2. Can it be shot down?
3. What launches it?
4. How accurate is it?
5. Is it nuclear capable?
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