Missile AGM-130
Summary
| Category | Surface-to-Air Missile |
| Sub-type | Surface-to-air missile |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Manufacturer | Rockwell |
Technical specifications
| AGM-130 | |
|---|---|
| Warhead | High Explosive / Fragmentation |
| Warhead Weight | 908 kg |
| Diameter | 457 mm (18.0 in) |
| Span | 1498 mm (59.0 in) |
| Length | 3900 mm (153.5 in) |
| Weight | 1312 kg (2892 lb) |
| Range | 65 km (40 mi) |
Description
The AGM-130 is an air-to-ground standoff missile developed by the United States in the 1990s. It was designed to engage ground targets from outside the range of enemy air defenses.
The AGM-130 is launched at standoff ranges from aircraft like the F-15E Strike Eagle and F-16. It can also be fired from the ground and sea. The missile's small size and turbojet engine allow it to fly up to 93 miles to the target.
Using inertial navigation and infrared imaging guidance, the AGM-130 is capable of hitting fixed targets like air defense sites, bunkers, and bridges with pinpoint precision. Its 250 pound blast fragmentation warhead delivers destructive power while minimizing collateral damage.
The standoff range means the launch platform does not have to directly overfly the heavily defended target area. This improves aircraft survivability on missions like Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses. The AGM-130 entered service in 1996 and remains operational today as an advanced standoff munition. It is a key tool for defeat of enemy air defenses and destruction of high value targets.