AGM-179 JAGM Missile

Full Specifications

AGM-179 JAGM Missile, Precision Air to Ground Weapon

The AGM-179 Joint Air-to-Ground Missile (JAGM) is a modern U.S. precision guided missile developed to replace aging variants of the AGM-114 Hellfire missile while expanding operational flexibility against a wide range of battlefield targets. Designed for all weather operations, the missile combines advanced targeting technology with a multi purpose warhead, enabling engagements against armored vehicles, moving targets, small boats, bunkers, and other high value threats.

Developed for the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corps, and U.S. Navy, the AGM-179 JAGM provides improved battlefield effectiveness through its dual mode guidance system, allowing crews to engage targets in challenging environmental conditions with greater accuracy than earlier generations of missiles.

Manufacturer

The AGM-179 JAGM is manufactured by Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control in the United States. Development began as a replacement for the AGM-114 Hellfire family while retaining compatibility with many existing launch platforms. The missile is integrated on helicopters such as the AH-64E Apache and AH-1Z Viper, with additional compatibility for selected unmanned aerial systems and fixed wing aircraft planned or under evaluation.

Speed and Range

The AGM-179 JAGM travels at approximately Mach 1.3 using a solid fuel rocket motor. Typical operational range is about 8 kilometers when launched from rotary wing aircraft, while launches from fixed wing aircraft can achieve significantly greater stand off distances, depending on launch altitude and speed. Its dual mode seeker combines semi active laser guidance and millimeter wave radar, allowing reliable target acquisition in adverse weather, smoke, dust, and battlefield obscurants.

Cost / Price

The estimated procurement cost of an AGM-179 JAGM missile generally ranges between US$300,000 and US$350,000 per missile, depending on production lot size, contract terms, and associated government procurement agreements. Actual acquisition costs may vary across military contracts and export programs.