AGM-183A ARRW
Type: Air-Launched Hypersonic Missile
Domain: air
Country of Origin: United States
Manufacturer: Lockheed Martin
Overview
Air-Launched Rapid Response Weapon — a boost-glide hypersonic missile designed for rapid strike against high-value, time-sensitive targets. Launched from B-52H bombers, accelerates to Mach 6.5+ before releasing a hypersonic glide body. Program faced testing challenges but achieved first successful flight in 2022.
Technical Specifications
| type | Air-launched hypersonic boost-glide |
|---|---|
| range | ~1,600 km (estimated) |
| speed | Mach 6.5+ |
| platform | B-52H |
| status_note | Program deprioritized after test failures; B-21 hypersonic focus |
| manufacturer | Lockheed Martin |
Operators
- United States
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