JASSM-ER
USA2014 - Present
Extended-range stealth air-launched cruise missile
Primary Specifications
Range
925 km
Extended range for stand-off strike
Speed
Mach 0.85
Subsonic for stealth profile
Propulsion
Turbofan
Williams F107 turbofan
Weight
1020 kg
Fighter-compatible weight
Payload
450 kg
WDU-42/B penetrator warhead
Primary Guidance
INS + GPS
Quick Summary
What it is?
A stealthy cruise missile allowing fighters to strike heavily defended targets from safe distance
Who uses it?
US Air Force, US Navy, allies
Role
Precision strike, DEAD, Strategic attack
What's different?
Very low observable stealth; double the range of JASSM
Why it matters?
Enables strikes on defended targets Iran or elsewhere
Real-World Impact
1
Syria Strike 2018
First combat use against Syrian chemical facilities
2
SEAD Mission
Destroying enemy air defenses before manned aircraft
3
Strategic Reserve
Held for high-value target strikes
4
Iran Contingency
Key weapon for potential Iran strikes
Additional Features
Secondary Systems
Infrared terminal seeker
Special
VLO stealth design
FAQs
1. How stealthy is it?
Very low observable; one of stealthiest cruise missiles2. What aircraft carry it?
3. Can it hit moving targets?
4. What is the accuracy?
5. How many have been built?
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