AGM-84 SLAM
Standoff Land Attack Missile
Overview
AGM-84E SLAM
A SLAM on a F/A-18 showing its increased length and infrared seeker in the nose.
Source: US Navy (photographer unknown) -
© public domain
Origin
United States
Type
Air to ground missile
Entered service
1990
Status
Out of service
Development
1986 - 1988
Developer
United States
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Boeing
Production
1990 - 1995
Producer
United States
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Boeing
Unit cost
$ 720.000
Number produced
Designations
SLAM / Standoff Land Attack Missile
Notable users
United States
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U.S. Navy
Details
Facts
AGM-84E SLAM
General
Origin
United States
Type
Air to ground missile
Dimensions
Length
4.50 m
Diameter
0.34 m
Wingspan
0.91 m
Weight
627 kg
Warhead
Type
WDU-18/B penetrating HE-frag
Weight
221 kg
Guidance
Terminal phase
Infrared TV guidance via datalink
First phase
Inertial guidance, supplemented by GPS
Engagement envelope
Propulsion
Teledyne J402-CA-400 turbojet
Speed
Mach 0.9
Range
Over 110 km from altitude
93 km low level launch
Altitude
Low level flight