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AGM-183 ARRW
U.S. Air Force prototype missile / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The AGM-183 ARRW ("Air-Launched Rapid Response Weapon") is[5] a hypersonic air-to-ground ballistic missile planned for use by the United States Air Force. Developed by Lockheed Martin, the boost-glide vehicle is propelled to a maximum speed of more than Mach 5[6] by a rocket motor before gliding toward its target.[7][3] The program was cancelled in March 2023 after multiple failed tests.[8] The program, however, continued despite the cancellation and was announced to still be in development following additional, undisclosed testing.[9] However in 2024 it was announced that in the fiscal year 2025 budget, no funding would be provided for procurement or further research and development.[10]
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AGM-183 ARRW | |
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![]() A prototype AGM-183A is pictured carried by a U.S. Air Force B-52 in a June 2019 test. | |
Type | Air-launched ballistic missile with hypersonic glide vehicle |
Place of origin | United States |
Service history | |
Used by | United States Air Force (Active) |
Production history | |
Manufacturer | Lockheed Martin |
Unit cost | $15-$18 million[1] |
Specifications | |
Mass | 6,600 lb (3,000 kg) |
Length | 22 ft (6.7 m) |
Operational range | 1,000 mi (1,600 km)[2][3] |
Maximum speed | Mach 7+ (planned)[3] |
Launch platform | B-1B/B-52/B-21/F-15E[4] |
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