Weapons 3

Question 1

What does AGM stand for?

Answer 1

(Air Launched) Surface Attack Missiles

Question 2

Describe the AGM-84H/K SLAM-ER.

Answer 2

SLAM-ER or Standoff Land Attack Missile-Expanded Response.

High value/time critical land targets in high threat areas (including ships in port).

The missile is 14.5’ long, weighs 1,500 lbs, and has countermeasure capabilities.

Guidance: Active

Question 3

Describe the AGM-65E Maverick

Answer 3

The Maverick is a laser-guided, rocket-propelled, air-to-ground missile designed for use against fortified ground installations, armored vehicles, and surface combatants.

This missile is 98” long and weighs 634lbs

Guidance: Semi-active

Question 4

Describe the AGM-88 HARM

Answer 4

HARM or High-Speed Anti-radiation Missile. An air-launched, supersonic, guided missile used against targets that radiate microwave electromagnetic energy.

The HARM missile offers many improvements over the older SIDEARM and SHRIKE missile, such as displaying threat information to the pilot, and computing its own target parameters.

This missile is 13’ 8” long and weighs 795lbs

Guidance: Passive electromagnetic