LRASM (AGM-158C)
Type: Long Range Anti-Ship Missile
Domain: air
Country of Origin: United States
Manufacturer: Lockheed Martin
First Deployed: 2018
Overview
Stealthy long-range anti-ship cruise missile derived from the JASSM-ER. Features autonomous targeting using onboard sensors without relying on GPS or datalink in terminal phase, making it resilient to electronic warfare. Launched from F/A-18E/F, B-1B, and surface ships via Mk 41 VLS. Primary weapon for defeating peer-level naval threats.
Technical Specifications
| range | 370+ km (classified, likely longer) |
|---|---|
| speed | Subsonic (high subsonic) |
| warhead | 450 kg penetrating blast-fragmentation |
| guidance | GPS/INS + onboard AI sensor suite + passive RF seeker |
| platforms | F/A-18, B-1B, Mk 41 VLS surface launch |
| manufacturer | Lockheed Martin |
Operators
- United States
- Australia
- Japan
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