Barracuda-M 500
Barracuda-M 500
Cruise Missiles
Operational Photo
Basic Information
Name
Barracuda-M 500
Designation
Barracuda-M 500
Alternate Designation
Barracuda 500, Barracuda-500M, SLB-500M
Equipment Type
Cruise Missiles
Manufacturer
Anduril Industries
Date of Introduction
2027
Description
The Barracuda-M is a family of small, low-cost, medium-range cruise missiles developed by Anduril to meet the requirements of the United States Armed Forces. The missile family was developed based on the Barracuda AAV loitering munition. The Barracuda-M 500, also known as Barracuda 500, features a maximum range of more than 900 kilometers carrying a 45-kilogram warhead. The missile can be launched by a wide variety of airborne platforms such as AH-64, F-15, F-16, F-18 and F-35. In May 2026, the US Army ordered 3,000 surface-launched Barracuda-500M (SLB-500M) cruise missiles.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Range
926.0 km
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Cruise Missiles
Status
Under Development
Also Known As
Barracuda 500, Barracuda-500M, SLB-500M
Origin
United States of America
Contractor
Anduril Industries
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
2027
First Flight
2024
Total Production
3,000
Unitary Cost
USD $200,000
Specifications (Deagel)
Mass — Warhead
45 kilogram
Performance — Max Range
926 kilometer
Speed — Cruise Speed
0.74 mach
Details
Country of Origin
United States
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a004670
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Operators (2)
United States
Ukraine
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