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Tomahawk cruise missile (view source)
Revision as of 10:28, September 30, 2025
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The '''Tomahawk cruise missile''' is an [[American]]-made, low-flying [[nuclear]] capable guided missile designed for long-range strikes with a range of up to 5,500 kilometers against land targets. It can be launched from [[naval]] ships or [[submarine]]s and is known for its ability to fly at low altitudes, making it effective in high-risk environments where manned aircraft may be vulnerable.
The '''Tomahawk cruise missile''' is an [[American]]-made, low-flying [[nuclear]] capable guided missile designed for long-range strikes with a range of up to 5,500 kilometers against land targets. It can be launched from [[naval]] ships or [[submarine]]s and is known for its ability to fly at low altitudes, making it effective in high-risk environments where manned aircraft may be vulnerable.
The unit cost is about $2 million, and they are sold for [[export]] for about $4 million. In 2016 it was estimated there were about 3,500 in the [[US]] stockpile, however the in 2025 the number in unknown with estimates of being about 2,000 short.<ref>https://responsiblestatecraft.org/us-stockpiles-missiles/</ref>
The unit cost is about $2 million, and they are sold for [[export]] for about $4 million. The are an estimated 4,000 in the [[US]] stockpile.<ref>https://weapons.substack.com/p/tomahawks-for-kiev-a-dangerous-idea</ref> Estimates are of being about 2,000 short of "current needs".<ref>https://responsiblestatecraft.org/us-stockpiles-missiles/</ref>
The Tomahawk cruise missile system has been in service for around 40 years. The missiles have been constantly upgraded during these years. While the Tomahawk cruise missile system is constantly being upgraded to eliminate its weak points, it remains the main weapon for tactical pin-point attacks.
The Tomahawk cruise missile system has been in service for around 40 years. The missiles have been constantly upgraded during these years. While the Tomahawk cruise missile system is constantly being upgraded to eliminate its weak points, it remains the main weapon for tactical pin-point attacks.