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Tomahawk Cruise Missile

Brand: Raytheon Technologies
Category: Naval Warfare Systems
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Displacement N/A
Maximum Speed Mach 0.74
Radar Range N/A
Vertical Launch Cells (VLS) Compatible with Mk 41 and submarine launch tubes

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1. General Information

System Name	Tomahawk Cruise Missile
Type / Role	Long-Range Precision Strike Missile
Manufacturer	Raytheon Technologies (RTX)
Country of Origin	United States
In Service	1983–Present
Year Introduced	1983
Unit Cost	Approx. $1.87 million (Block V)
Crew	Unmanned

2. Dimensions & Structure

Length	6.25 m (20.5 ft)
Beam (Width)	0.52 m (20.4 in)
Draft	N/A
Displacement	N/A
Hull Material	Composite and aluminum alloys
Deck Configuration	N/A

3. Performance & Propulsion

Propulsion Type	Turbofan engine
Engine Model	Williams F107-WR-402
Power Output	~600 lbf thrust
Maximum Speed	Mach 0.74
Range	1,000+ miles (1,600 km)
Endurance	Several hours flight time

4. Sensors & Radar Systems

Primary Radar	TERCOM / DSMAC / GPS
Radar Range	N/A
Sonar System	N/A
Electro-Optical / IR System	DSMAC visual correlation
Electronic Warfare Suite	Low observable design
Fire Control Radar	Ship/submarine-based targeting systems

5. Weapons & Armament

Main Gun	N/A
Vertical Launch System (VLS) Cells	Mk 41 / Submarine launch tube
Missiles	Conventional warhead
Anti-Ship Missiles	Block Va (Maritime Strike Tomahawk)
Anti-Submarine Torpedoes	N/A
Close-In Weapon System (CIWS)	N/A
Decoy Systems	N/A

6. Aviation & Support

Helicopter Capability	N/A
Hangar Capacity	N/A
UAV Operations	N/A
Flight Deck Size	N/A
Replenishment at Sea	N/A

7. Defensive & Electronic Systems

Countermeasures	Low radar signature
ECM / ECCM	High resistance to jamming
Missile Defense System	N/A
Combat Management System	Integrated with Aegis and ship CMS
Communication Systems	Two-way satellite datalink (Block V)

8. Operational Information

Service Branch	U.S. Navy, Royal Navy
Primary Operator	United States, United Kingdom
Operational History	Used in multiple U.S. combat operations since 1991
Notable Feature	Long-range precision land and maritime strike

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

Technology 8 / 10
Performance 8 / 10
Maintenance Efficiency 8 / 10
Operational Flexibility 8 / 10

PROS

Long-range precision strike capability
Proven combat performance
Advanced navigation and targeting systems
Can engage both land and maritime targets
Compatible with multiple launch platforms

CONS

Subsonic speed makes it vulnerable to modern air defenses
High production and maintenance costs
Limited warhead payload options
Requires real-time targeting data for moving targets
Restricted to U.S. and select allied forces

Tomahawk Cruise Missile: Precision Strike Power for the U.S. Navy

The Tomahawk Cruise Missile is one of America’s most battle-tested and reliable long-range precision strike weapons. Developed by Raytheon Technologies (now RTX Corporation), the Tomahawk has been a key asset in U.S. and allied naval arsenals since the 1980s. Designed for deep-strike missions, it allows ships and submarines to attack high-value land and sea targets from hundreds of miles away—without exposing personnel to enemy defenses.

Design and Capabilities

The Tomahawk is a subsonic, jet-powered cruise missile capable of traveling over 1,000 miles (1,600 km) at a speed of roughly 550 mph (Mach 0.74). It uses a turbofan engine and can fly at terrain-hugging altitudes to evade radar detection. Equipped with GPS, inertial, and terrain contour matching (TERCOM) guidance systems, it delivers exceptional accuracy—typically within a few meters of its target.

Variants include the Block IV (TLAM-E) and the latest Tomahawk Block V, which features improved navigation, communication links, and a maritime strike capability against moving targets at sea. Each missile carries either a 450 kg unitary warhead or a submunition payload, depending on mission requirements.

Operational Use

Tomahawk missiles have been extensively used in conflicts such as the 1991 Gulf War, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Syria strikes (2017–2018). Their proven reliability and precision make them the preferred option for long-range conventional deterrence. Launchable from Mk 41 Vertical Launch Systems on surface ships or torpedo tubes aboard submarines, the Tomahawk remains central to U.S. Navy strike doctrine.

Tomahawk Cruise Missile Price in United State

The Tomahawk Cruise Missile is one of the most advanced and reliable long-range precision strike weapons in the U.S. arsenal—and its cost reflects its sophisticated technology. As of 2025, the Tomahawk Block V variant is estimated to cost around $1.87 million per unit, depending on configuration and production lot. Earlier versions, such as the Block IV, are priced slightly lower, averaging $1.5–$1.6 million per missile.

This price includes the missile’s advanced guidance systems, mission planning software, and satellite communication capabilities. While the Tomahawk’s unit cost is higher than shorter-range munitions, its 1,000-mile range, pinpoint accuracy, and multi-platform compatibility make it a cost-effective solution for long-range conventional strike missions. The U.S. Navy continues to invest in upgraded variants through Raytheon’s ongoing modernization program, ensuring the missile remains a core component of America’s naval strike and deterrence capability well into the 2030s.

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