Maritime Strike Tomahawk
Maritime Strike Tomahawk
Anti-Ship Missiles
Basic Information
Name
Maritime Strike Tomahawk
Designation
Maritime Strike Tomahawk
Alternate Designation
MST
Equipment Type
Anti-Ship Missiles
Manufacturer
Raytheon
Date of Introduction
2028
Description
The Maritime Strike Tomahawk is a modified version of the Tactical Tomahawk land attack cruise missile intended to take out surface ships at distances of up to 1,600 kilometers. The missile primary goal is to keep at bay the Chinese Navy surface fleet in the South China Sea. It will feature an improved navigation and homing head to take out targets over long ranges with outstanding effectiveness. The US Navy intends to field the new missile onboard surface ships and submarines beginning in 2023.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Range
1600.0 km
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Anti-Ship Missiles
Status
Under Development
Also Known As
MST
Origin
United States of America
Contractor
Raytheon
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
2028
Total Production
42
Unitary Cost
USD $4.5 million
Specifications (Deagel)
Performance — Max Range
1,600 kilometer
Variants
Variant 1
BGM-109A Tomahawk
Variant 2
BGM-109B Tomahawk
Variant 3
Tomahawk Block II
Variant 4
Tomahawk Block III
Variant 5
Tactical Tomahawk
Variant 6
Tomahawk Block V
Variant 7
Maritime Strike Tomahawk
Details
Country of Origin
United States
Category
Anti-Ship Missiles
Air > Anti-Ship Missiles
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a001146
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Operators (1)
United States
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