AGM-86 Air-Launched Cruise Missile (ALCM)
Subsonic cruise missile
Operational Photo
Basic Information
Name
AGM-86 Air-Launched Cruise Missile (ALCM)
Designation
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Alternate Designation
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Equipment Type
Subsonic cruise missile
Manufacturer
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Date of Introduction
1982
Description
The AGM-86 Air-Launched Cruise Missile (ALCM) is a long-range, air-launched standoff missile designed to give U.S. bombers the ability to launch their payload from outside the range of anti-aircraft weapons. It is a central element of the United States strategic bomber force.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Range
2500.0 km
Quick Facts (CSIS)
Class
Subsonic Cruise Missile
Basing
Air-launched
Range
2,500 km (AGM-86B), 950 km (AGM-86C), 1320 km (AGM-86D)
Payload
Single warhead
Length
6.32 m
Diameter
0.69 m
LaunchWeight
1,458 kg (AGM-86B), 1,750 kg (AGM-86C/Block 2), 1,950 kg (Block 1)
Warhead
200 kT (AGM-86B), 1,360 kg HE (Block 1), 545 kg HE penetration (Block 2)
Status
Operational
InService
1982-Present (AGM-86B) 1986-2019 (AGM-86C/D)
Details
Country of Origin
United States
Category
Long-Range Cruise Missiles (LRCM) (More than 1,000 km)
Air > Long-Range Cruise Missiles (LRCM) (More than 1,000 km)
Sources
CSIS Missile Threat: https://missilethreat.csis.org/missile/alcm/
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
6.32 m
Width
0.69 m
Height
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Weight
1458 kg
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