Tomahawk Block V
USA2021 - Present
Long-range cruise missile for land attack and anti-ship strike
Primary Specifications
Range
1600 km
Strategic stand-off range
Speed
Mach 0.74
Subsonic for fuel efficiency and precision
Propulsion
Turbofan
Williams F415 turbofan engine
Weight
1590 kg
Heavy payload capacity
Payload
450 kg
Conventional unitary or submunitions
Primary Guidance
INS + GPS + TERCOM
Quick Summary
What it is?
The latest Tomahawk variant with anti-ship capability and improved targeting
Who uses it?
US Navy, US Army (ground-launched variant coming)
Role
Land attack, Anti-ship strike, Precision strike
What's different?
Block V adds anti-ship capability and datalink updates
Why it matters?
Primary US long-range precision strike weapon
Real-World Impact
1
Syria Strikes
Multiple strikes on Syrian targets since 2017
2
Yemen/Houthi
Striking Houthi military infrastructure
3
Persian Gulf Deterrence
Stand-off threat to Iranian military
4
Red Sea Campaign
Targeting Houthi launch sites and storage
Additional Features
Secondary Systems
DSMAC terminal imaging
Special
Maritime moving target capability
FAQs
1. How many have been fired in combat?
Over 2,300 since 1991 Gulf War2. Can submarines launch it?
3. What is TERCOM?
4. Can it hit moving ships?
5. What does each cost?
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