CHAMP
CHAMP
Cruise Missiles
Basic Information
Name
CHAMP
Designation
CHAMP
Alternate Designation
Counter-Electronics High-Power Advanced Microwave Project
Equipment Type
Cruise Missiles
Manufacturer
Lockheed Martin
Date of Introduction
2016
Description
The United States Air Force (USAF) Counter-Electronics High-Power Advanced Microwave Project (CHAMP) is a cruise missile delivering a microwave pulse instead of a hard kill warhead. This new weapon is a derivate of the proven Joint Ait-to-Surface Standoff Missile-Extended Range (JASSM-ER) and it was unveiled in 2015. The CHAMP is equipped with an electromagnetic gun that fires microwave projectiles which disable all electric equipment. The new weapon is intended to take out command, control, communication and computing (C4) as well as surveillance and intelligence capacities without physical damage. As of April 2024, the missile seems to be operational and deployed in secrecy.
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Cruise Missiles
Status
Active
Also Known As
Counter-Electronics High-Power Advanced Microwave Project
Origin
United States of America
Contractor
Lockheed Martin
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
2016
Total Production
?
Variants
Variant 1
AGM-158A JASSM
Variant 2
AGM-158B JASSM-ER
Variant 3
CHAMP
Variant 4
AGM-158B-2 JASSM-ER
Variant 5
AGM-158D JASSM-XR
Details
Country of Origin
United States
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a001073
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Operators (1)
United States
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