When it comes to operational flexibility, accuracy and firepower, no other cruise missile in the world can compare with Tomahawk. We are not resting on our laurels, and Raytheon, in partnership with the US Navy, is upgrading Tomahawk to provide the fleet with the ability to cope with any tasks.
- said Mike Jarrett, vice president of Raytheon Air Warfare Systems, reports "Warspot".
Tomahawk Block IV cruise missile
The anniversary rocket was Tomahawk latest Block IV modification. The US Navy tested this missile in January of this year, after which Raytheon began to ship them to the troops. The key difference of the Block IV modification from previous developments is the ability to track the movement of the target in real time and the change of the target after the launch of the rocket. In addition, the Tomahawk missiles of the Block IV modification differ from their predecessors by a more economical engine, which made it possible to increase the flight range to 1850 km.
Tomahawk rockets have been modified several times. In addition to the ship version, there are "Tomahawks" underwater, ground and air-based, which can carry various types of warheads (including nuclear) and are in service with the American and British armies. The cost of one rocket is about $ 1,5 million. It is known that during the service Tomahawk missiles were used for military purposes 2300 times. It is planned that the "Tomahawks" will remain in service with the American army until at least 2040 year.