United States Lockheed Martin
AGM-179 JAGM
American Joint Air-to-Ground Missile with dual-mode semi-active laser and millimeter-wave radar seeker, intended to replace Hellfire on US Army and Marine helicopters.
In service since 2022
Compiled from public sources ·primary reference ↗
16
km range
1.3
Mach
9
kg warhead
💲 ≈ $319,000, USD 319,000 per round in FY2023. A total of 26,319 rounds are planned across the program.
Procurement snapshot
Availability & export
US ITAR-controlled
Export needs U.S. State Dept (DDTC) approval; end-use & re-transfer restrictions apply.
Channel: Foreign Military Sales (FMS) or Direct Commercial Sale
Fielded & proven
Operator data not public
In service since 2022. Status: active.
Lifecycle cost (est.)
Unit cost known; one-shot / small-arms class has no meaningful O&S tail to model.
Interoperability
No standardised NATO calibre / datalink detected in public specs.
Competitive field
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Full specifications
Performance
Speed, range, altitude and engagement capability.
| Max speed (Mach) Maximum speed as a multiple of the speed of sound. Mach 2+ is typical for air-superiority fighters. | 1.3 Mach |
|---|---|
| Range Maximum distance: ferry range for aircraft, operational range for vehicles, maximum engagement distance for missiles. Higher means more standoff or persistence. | 16 km |
Firepower
Armament, payload and guidance.
| Warhead Warhead mass. Heavier generally means larger effect radius, at the cost of range. | 9 kg |
|---|---|
| Warhead type Blast-fragmentation, shaped charge (HEAT), penetrator, thermobaric or nuclear-capable. | Shaped-charge HEAT |
| Guidance How the weapon finds its target: inertial, GPS/GLONASS, active/semi-active radar, infrared, laser, TV, wire. | Semi-active laser, Millimeter-wave radar (dual-mode) |
Physical
Dimensions, weight and crew.
| Length Overall length including gun/probe where applicable. | 1.78 m |
|---|---|
| Width Overall width, matters for rail/road transport of vehicles. | 0.18 m |
| Combat weight Fully loaded weight. Lighter eases transport and bridging limits; heavier often means more armor. | 49 kg |
Propulsion
Engine, power and fuel.
| Propulsion type Turbofan, turboshaft, diesel, gas turbine, solid-fuel rocket, ramjet… | Solid-fuel rocket |
|---|
Program
Cost, production scale and operators.
| Unit cost Approximate flyaway/unit cost where public. Defense pricing varies hugely by contract, offsets and configuration. Lower is cheaper. | $319,000 |
|---|
Specifications compiled from public Lockheed Martin and reference sources ↗. Published defense figures are approximations, treat comparisons as directional. Last verified 2026-07-05.
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AAM-4 Frequently asked questions
What is the range of the Lockheed Martin AGM-179 JAGM? +
The Lockheed Martin AGM-179 JAGM has a maximum range of 16 km.
How much does the Lockheed Martin AGM-179 JAGM weigh? +
The Lockheed Martin AGM-179 JAGM has a combat weight of 49 kg.
How much does the Lockheed Martin AGM-179 JAGM cost? +
The Lockheed Martin AGM-179 JAGM has an approximate unit cost of 319,000 USD. Defense pricing varies by contract, offsets and configuration, treat this as directional.
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