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{{Short description|US decoy missile}}
{{Infobox weapon
| name               = ADM-160 Miniature Air-Launched Decoy (MALD)
| image              = ADM-160B MALD - Air Force Armament Museum.jpg
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| caption            = ADM-160B, [[Air Force Armament Museum]]
| type               = Family of air-launched active radar decoy/jammer and payload bus aerial vehicles
| origin             = United States
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| used_by            = [[USAF]], [[USN]], [[Ukrainian Air Force]]
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* [[Russo-Ukrainian War]]
** [[Russian invasion of Ukraine]]
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| manufacturer       = [[Raytheon Missile Systems]]
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| mass               = {{ubl|MALD: {{cvt|279|lb|kg}}|MALD-J: {{cvt|286|lb|kg}} (est)}}
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| height             = {{cvt|14.7|in|m}}
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| engine             = [[Pratt & Whitney]] TJ-150 [[turbojet]]
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| vehicle_range      = {{ubl|MALD: {{cvt|500|nmi|mi km}}|MALD-J: {{cvt|486|nmi|mi km}}}}
| speed              = {{cvt|0.9|Mach|ft/sec m/sec}}
| guidance           = [[GPS]], [[Inertial navigation system|INS]]
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| launch_platform    = [[F-15]], [[F-16]], [[F-22]], [[F-35]], [[A-10]], [[B-1B]], [[B-52]], [[P-8A Poseidon]], [[MQ-1 Predator]], [[MQ-9 Reaper]], [[Mikoyan MiG-29]] (Ukraine)<ref>https://armyrecognition.com/news/army-news/army-news-2024/ukraine-mig-29s-now-equipped-with-us-adm-160-mald-decoy-missiles-able-to-jam-modern-russian-radars</ref>
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| ref                = [[Janes Information Services|Janes]]<ref>{{Citation |author=[[Janes Information Services|Janes]] |url=https://customer.janes.com/display/JALW3724-JALW |title=Air Launched - ADM-160 Miniature Air-Launched Decoy (MALD) |date=2 May 2019 |website=Janes Weapons: Air Launched |publisher=Jane's Group UK Limited. |publication-place=[[Coulsdon]], [[Surrey]] |url-access=subscription |access-date=16 May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Citation |author=[[Janes Information Services|Janes]] |url=https://customer.janes.com/display/JAEM1017-JC4IA |title=Miniature air-launched decoy |date=30 June 2022 |website=Janes C4ISR & Mission Systems: Air |publisher=Jane's Group UK Limited. |publication-place=[[Coulsdon]], [[Surrey]] |url-access=subscription |access-date=16 May 2023}}</ref>
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The '''ADM-160 MALD''' (Miniature Air-Launched Decoy) is an air-launched, expendable [[decoy missile]] developed by the United States. Later variants (MALD-J) are additionally equipped with [[electronic countermeasure]]s to actively jam [[Early-warning radar|early warning]] and [[target acquisition radar]]s.<ref name=":2" />

==Overview==

===DARPA MALD program===
The Miniature Air-Launched Decoy (MALD) program was begun in 1995 by [[DARPA]] in an effort to develop a small, low-cost decoy missile for use in the [[Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses]] (SEAD). [[Teledyne Ryan]] (acquired by [[Northrop Grumman]] in 1999) was granted a development contract for the ADM-160A in 1996, and the first test flight took place in 1999. The evaluation program was finished by 2001.

The [[US Air Force]] planned to acquire several thousand of ADM-160As, but in 2001 this was reduced to at most 150 for a System Development and Demonstration (SDD) program.<ref name="JAWA">{{cite web|url=http://www.designation-systems.net/dusrm/m-160.html|title=Northrop Grumman ADM-160A / Raytheon ADM-160B/C MALD|website=www.designation-systems.net|access-date=15 June 2019}}</ref> In January 2002, the USAF cancelled the program because the drone didn't have enough range and endurance to meet the service's requirements or to perform other missions.<ref name="PARAS">{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20101227191933/http://www.vectorsite.net/twuav_06.html#m1 Unmanned Aerial Vehicles 6.0 Decoys]}}</ref>

The ADM-160A carries a Signature Augmentation Subsystem (SAS) which is composed of various active radar enhancers which cover a range of frequencies. The SAS can therefore simulate any aircraft, from the [[B-52 Stratofortress]] to the [[F-117 Nighthawk]].

The missile has folded wings to allow more compact carriage. On launch the wings unfold and a TJ-50 [[turbojet]] propels the missile on a predetermined course which is composed of up to 100 different waypoints. An [[inertial navigation]] system with [[GPS]] support keeps the MALD on course. Although preprogrammed before the aircraft leaves the ground, the course can be modified by the pilot at any point up to launch.

===New USAF competition===

In 2002, the USAF renewed its interest in an air-launched decoy and started a new industry-wide competition for a variant with greater endurance.<ref name="PARAS" /> The contract for a new MALD was awarded to Raytheon in Spring 2003.

The Raytheon ADM-160B is similar in configuration to the ADM-160A, but has a trapezoidal fuselage cross section and is larger and heavier. It is powered by a [[Hamilton Sundstrand]] TJ-150, a more powerful variant of the TJ-50.

The first ADM-160B was delivered in Spring 2009.<ref>[http://www.raytheon.com/newsroom/feature/mald_03-09/ U.S. Air Force accepts first delivery of Raytheon Miniature Air Launched Decoy]{{dead link|date=October 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> In 2010 an "operationally significant quantity" of the drones were delivered to the Air Force.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://investor.raytheon.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=84193&p=irol-newsArticle&id=1408193|title=Raytheon: Investors: News Release|website=investor.raytheon.com|access-date=15 June 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170511091356/http://investor.raytheon.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=84193&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1408193|archive-date=11 May 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> The USAF at one time{{when|date=January 2025}} planned to procure about 1,500.{{cn|date=January 2025}}

In 2008 a contract for a jamming variant MALD-J was awarded to Raytheon. It made its first freefall test in 2009 and passed its critical design review in early 2010.<ref name="DID">{{cite web|url=http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/raytheons-mald-decoys-gaining-versatility-04844/|title=Expendable Wave: Raytheons MALD MALD-J Decoys|website=Defense Industry Daily|access-date=15 June 2019}}</ref><ref>[http://raytheon.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=43&item=1501&pagetemplate=release Raytheon Miniature Air Launched Decoy Jammer Completes Critical Design Review]</ref> The first MALD-J was delivered to the Air Force on September 6, 2012.  On September 24, Raytheon started operational testing, achieving four successful flights out of four launches.<ref>[http://raytheon.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=43&item=2174 Raytheon MALD-J Decoy Goes 4 for 4 in Operational Flight Tests] - Raytheon press release, September 24, 2012</ref> In April 2015, the MALD-J completed operational testing, satisfying all requirements in 42 flight tests over two years.<ref>[http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/us-air-force-completes-operational-testing-on-raytheons-mald-j-300063167.html US Air Force completes operational testing on Raytheon's MALD-J] - PRNewswire.com, 14 April 2015</ref>

In November 2012, Raytheon completed ground verification tests for the MALD and MALD-J for integration onto the [[MQ-9 Reaper]] UAV.  Integration onto the aircraft was expected sometime in 2013, with the goal for an unmanned SEAD capability.<ref>[http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/raytheon-and-general-atomics-team-up-to-integrate-mald-onto-reaper-382308/ Raytheon and General Atomics team-up to integrate MALD onto Reaper] - Flightglobal.com, February 13, 2013</ref> As of 2015, the company had also explored integration onto the smaller [[MQ-1 Predator]] and [[U.S. Army]] [[MQ-1C Gray Eagle]].<ref name="flightglobal22july15">[http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/raytheon-reveals-new-composite-missile-body-for-mald-414902/ Raytheon reveals new composite missile body for MALD decoy-jammer] - Flightglobal.com, 22 July 2015</ref>{{update after|2025|1|27}}

In June 2013, Raytheon completed a four-year development program of the MALD, under budget.  The MALD and MALD-J successfully completed all 30 engineering and operational flight tests, with each version completing 15.<ref>[http://www.deagel.com/news/Miniature-Air-Launched-Decoy-Jammer-Completes-Flight-Testing_n000011565.aspx Miniature Air Launched Decoy-Jammer Completes Flight Testing] - Deagel.com, 16 June 2013</ref> The Air Force has cleared the B-model MALD for export.<ref name="flightglobal22july15"/>

In May 2014, Raytheon delivered the 1,000th MALD-J to the Air Force as part of the Lot 5 production contract.  The MALD program had achieved a perfect 33-for-33 flight test success record over the previous two years.<ref>[https://www.wsj.com/article/PR-CO-20140513-907705.html Raytheon delivers 1000th Miniature Air Launched Decoy- Jammer to US Air Force]{{Dead link|date=July 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} - WSJ.com, 13 May 2014</ref>

In December 2014, a MALD-J was test-flown with a radio datalink to expand situational awareness and allow for in-flight targeting adjustments.  While carrying out a jamming mission, the MALD-J was able to send situation awareness data to the EW Battle Manager, which used the information to adjust its mission while in-flight.<ref>[http://www.shephardmedia.com/news/digital-battlespace/data-link-equipped-mald-j-flies-first-time/ Data link-equipped MALD-J flies for the first time] - Shephardmedia.com, 11 December 2014</ref>

In July 2015, Raytheon revealed it had developed a new composite missile body for the MALD-J in partnership with [[Fokker Aerostructures]] and Italian race car manufacturer [[Dallara]] that is 25% cheaper to produce. Fokker adapted robotics to wind the carbon fiber fuselage instead of the conventional manual process and Dallara applied its lightweight structural technologies to airframe accessories such as air inlets and covers.  The new cheaper airframe design was first incorporated into Lot 7 production models in 2015, from the contract awarded in June 2014.<ref name="flightglobal22july15"/><ref>[http://www.shephardmedia.com/news/digital-battlespace/raytheon-builds-cheaper-mald-airframe/ Raytheon develops cheaper MALD] - Shephardmedia.com, 23 July 2015</ref>

=== US Navy ===
The [[Naval Surface Warfare Center]] will place an order for the MALD-J.<ref name="flightglobal27may11">Trimble, Stephen. [http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2011/05/27/357272/raytheon-jammer-attracts-us-navy-interest-as-roles-expand.html "Raytheon jammer attracts US Navy interest as roles expand."] ''Flight International'', 27 May 2011.</ref>

Systems integration has been announced as of July 6, 2012, by the Raytheon Corp. for the U.S. Navy's [[F/A-18E/F Super Hornet]].  The process included a series of risk reduction activities and technology demonstrations.<ref name="raytheon.mediaroom.com">Raytheon Corp. [http://raytheon.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=43&item=2121 "Raytheon and US Navy begin MALD-J Super Hornet integration"], 'Press Release', 6, July 2012.</ref>

On 9 September 2015, Raytheon and the [[Naval Research Lab]] announced they had demonstrated a new rapid-replacement, modular architecture for the MALD-J for [[electronic warfare]] payloads. Four payloads, each customized for a specific mission and threat, were demonstrated in twelve captive carry flights; the payloads could be swapped out of a captive carry vehicle in less than one minute.<ref>[http://www.shephardmedia.com/news/digital-battlespace/raytheon-demonstrates-new-mald-j-architecture/ Raytheon demos new MALD-J architecture] - Shephardmedia.com, 10 September 2015</ref>

In July 2016, Raytheon received a contract to develop an evolution of the MALD-J called the MALD-X, incorporating an improved electronic warfare payload, the ability to fly at low-altitude, and an enhanced net-enabled data-link.  The company hopes to transition the MALD-X into the MALD-N for the U.S. Navy.<ref>[https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/farnborough-usaf-contracts-raytheon-to-develop-navy-427152/ USAF contracts Raytheon to develop navy-specific decoy] - Flightglobal.com, 10 July 2016</ref>

=== British interest ===
{{Further|SPEAR 3}}
The British [[Ministry of Defence (United Kingdom)|Ministry of Defence]] (MoD) expressed interest on the MALD-V platform at the Paris Airshow in 2009.<ref>Craig Holye. [http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/paris-air-show-raytheon-advances-mald-j-as-uk-eyes-derivative-328032/ "PARIS AIR SHOW: Raytheon advances MALD-J, as UK eyes derivative."] ''Flight International'', 16 May 209.</ref> However, since the early 2010s [[MBDA UK]] has been developing the [[SPEAR 3]] miniature cruise missile for the [[Royal Air Force]] as well as [[SPEAR 3|SPEAR-EW]], an electronic warfare variant which can conduct the same stand-in jamming and decoy role as the MALD whilst retaining commonality with the kinetic variant.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Dunlop |first=Tom |date=2023-09-26 |title=MoD accelerates development of SPEAR-EW Jammer |url=https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/mod-accelerates-development-of-spear-ew-jammer/ |access-date=2023-10-05 |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=SPEAR-EW {{!}} Air Dominance, TACTICAL STRIKE |url=https://www.mbda-systems.com/product/spear-ew/ |access-date=2023-10-05 |website=MBDA |language=en-US}}</ref> With the UK MoD now fast-tracking the developed of this variant, it is unlikely that the UK will buy into MALD.<ref name=":1" />

== Operational history ==

=== Ukraine ===
In May 2023, remains of an ADM-160 MALD were found in [[Luhansk]] following a Ukrainian strike against a Russian target in the occupied city. A label on the side of the wreckage appears to indicate that it was a ADM-160B model.<ref name=":0">{{Cite tweet |user=StateOfUkraine |number=1657084903995867136 |date=12 May 2023 |title=Ukraine Reporter on Twitter: 'Remains of AGM-160B MALD decoy missile were found after a strike in Luhansk. These decoys deceive enemy air defense systems to allow actual munitions to bypass them. Equipped with electronic warfare systems, they simulate radar signatures of missiles and aircraft.' |language=English |access-date=12 May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=12 May 2023 |title=Ukraine Reporter on Evidence Of ADM-160 Miniature Air-Launched Decoy Use By Ukraine Emerges | url= https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/evidence-of-adm-160-miniature-air-launched-decoy-use-by-ukraine-emerges| author1= 
HOWARD ALTMAN| author2=
JOSEPH TREVITHICK|author3=TYLER ROGOWAY |language=English |access-date=12 May 2023}}</ref>

In December 2023, the wreckage of an ADM-160 MALD was photographed in a field, reportedly in the [[Kherson Oblast|Kherson]] region, after being launched in support of [[Storm Shadow]] cruise missiles.<ref>{{cite tweet |number=1730513773906067469 |user=front_ukrainian |title=The fallen American decoy missile AGM-160 MALD, probably in the Kherson region. They are used at the same time as SS/SCALP-EG, but the carrier aircraft is still unknown, as well as the number received by 🇺🇦Ukraine |date=1 December 2023 |access-date=3 December 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Rogoway |first=Tyler |date=2023-12-01 |title=ADM-160 Miniature Air Launched Decoy Wreck Appears In Ukraine |url=https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/wreck-of-miniature-air-launched-decoy-appears-in-eastern-ukraine |access-date=2023-12-03 |website=The Drive |language=en}}</ref>

==Variants==

; {{vanchor |ADM-160A}}
: Original decoy version developed by [[Teledyne Ryan]] (acquired by [[Northrop Grumman]]) and funded by DARPA. It uses a GPS-aided navigation system, and can fly missions with up to 256 predefined waypoints. The mission profile is preprogrammed, but can be redefined by the pilot of the launching aircraft until immediately before launch.<ref>Andreas Parsch [http://www.designation-systems.net/dusrm/m-160.html "ADM-160"], 'Directory of U.S. Military Rockets and Missiles', 25, July 2007.</ref>
; {{vanchor |ADM-160B}}
: Decoy version developed by Raytheon with longer endurance. In use by the [[USAF]].
; {{anchor |ADM-160C MALD-J}}{{vanchor |ADM-160C}} "MALD-Jammer"
: [[Radar jamming and deception|Radar jammer]] variant of ADM-160B by Raytheon, otherwise known as MALD-J. This variant of the MALD decoy can operate in both decoy and jammer modes. It has a datalink for situational awareness and in-flight targeting adjustments. The decoy and jammer configurations are key enablers supporting the Air Force Global Strike, Global Response, Space and C4ISR, and the Air and Space Expeditionary Force Concepts of Operations. MALD-J will provide stand-in jamming capability for the Airborne Electronic Attack Systems of Systems. It will be launched against a preplanned target and jam specific radars in a stand-in role to degrade or deny the [[Air defence system|integrated air defence system]] (IADS) detection of friendly aircraft or munitions.<ref>US Air Force Appropriation/Budget activity worksheet. Unclassified page 10.[http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/library/budget/fy2011/usaf-peds/0604270f.pdf], February 2010.</ref> Delivery to the US Armed Forces is to begin in 2012.<ref name="raytheon.mediaroom.com"/> That year, the Air Force ended procurement of the ADM-160B and will only procure MALD-J versions.<ref name=":2">[http://www.dote.osd.mil/pub/reports/FY2014/pdf/af/2014mald.pdf Miniature Air-Launched Decoy (MALD) and MALD-Jammer (MALD-J)] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180918193724/http://www.dote.osd.mil/pub/reports/FY2014/pdf/af/2014mald.pdf |date=2018-09-18 }} - Office of the Director, Operational Test & Evaluation. 2014</ref>

===Experimental variants===
; MALI
: The {{vanchor |Miniature Air-Launched Interceptor}} ({{vanchor |MALI}}) is an armed version of the ADM-160A which could be used against cruise missiles. It has a more powerful engine and a more [[aerodynamic]] shape for supersonic flight, and can be updated in mid flight via a command link to aircraft such as the [[E-3 Sentry]] [[Airborne Early Warning and Control|AWACS]].  It completed its development program in 2002.<ref name="JAWA" />
;{{vanchor |MALD-V}}
: Modular payload version that provides space for mission specific payloads of surveillance gear, radio/radar/infrared jammers or other equipment. This may provide the go-forward architecture, and give the option of turning MALD into a UAV, or even a combination killer-UAV/decoy.<ref>Defense Industry Daily [http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/Raytheons-MALD-Decoys-Gaining-Versatility-04844/ "Raytheon's MALD Decoys Gaining Versatility"], 1, December 2011.</ref> If equipped with sensor payloads, the MALD may be modified to be recovered so as not to lose valuable payloads after each flight.<ref name="flightglobal27may11"/> One payload option could be a [[thermobaric]] warhead, essentially turning the MALD into a [[cruise missile]].<ref>[http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/raytheon-explores-further-developments-after-mald-j-completes-operational-386668/ Raytheon explores further developments after MALD-J completes operational tests] - Flightglobal.com, 4 June 2013</ref>
:Raytheon has proposed using MALD-V as a [[target drone]] too.<ref name=Rutt>{{cite web |title=Miniature Air Launched Decoy (MALD) & Future Concepts |url=https://ndiastorage.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/ndia/2010/targets/Rutt.pdf |date=October 20, 2010}}</ref>
;MALD-TL
:Ground-based tube-launch variant, none known to be in use. Mentioned in 2008<ref>"Raytheon awaits MALD contract" (2008.07.23) in ''Jane's Defence Weekly'', via http://www.dmrsc.com/MALD/MALD_200x.html</ref> and 2010.<ref name=Rutt/> Other "one-off" variants in the 2010 slides include a "MALD-W" and a "MALD-A".<ref name=Rutt/>
;MALD-X
:The MALD-X has enhanced electronic warfare capabilities compared to MALD-J. It is able to attack autonomously or semi-autonomously. Datalink upgraded. Successful test in 2018.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Rogoway |first1=Tyler |title=Recent MALD-X Advanced Air Launched Decoy Test Is A Much Bigger Deal Than It Sounds Like |url=https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/23126/recent-mald-x-advanced-air-launched-decoy-test-is-a-much-bigger-deal-than-it-sounds-like |website=The Drive |language=en |date=24 August 2018}}</ref>
;MALD-N
:Navy variant based on the MALD-J.<ref>{{cite web |title=NAVAIR modifies MALD-N EMD SOW |url=https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/953e413c-5add-4fe1-89fa-3ce48d4e282c |website=Janes.com |language=en}}</ref>

==Launch platforms==
*Current:<ref name="flightglobal22july15"/>
**[[General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon]]
**[[Boeing B-52 Stratofortress]]
**[[Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II|Fairchild Republic A-10C Thunderbolt II]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Trevithick |first=Joseph |date=2022-11-09 |title=A-10s Train With Air-Launched Decoys Alongside B-1B Bombers |url=https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/a-10s-train-with-air-launched-decoys-alongside-b-1b-bombers |access-date=2022-11-21 |website=The Drive |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |first=Ashish |last=Dangwal |title=Peculiar Combo Of A-10C Warthogs & B-1B Strategic Bombers Of US Air Force Flex Muscles In China's Backyard |url=https://eurasiantimes.com/peculiar-combo-of-a-10-warthogs-b-1b-strategic-bombers-flex-muscles/ |date=November 9, 2022 |access-date=November 9, 2022}}</ref>
*Probable:
**[[Mikoyan MiG-29]]<ref name=":0" />
*Future and potential:<ref name="flightglobal22july15" /><ref name="flightglobal27may11" />
**[[Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet]]
**[[Lockheed C-130 Hercules]]
**[[Boeing C-17 Globemaster III]]
**[[Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey]]
**[[McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier II]]
**[[Eurofighter Typhoon]]
**[[General Atomics MQ-1 Predator]]
**[[General Atomics MQ-1C Gray Eagle]]
**[[General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper]]
**[[Saab JAS 39 Gripen]] E<ref>{{cite web |url=https://saab.com/globalassets/commercial/air/gripen-fighter-system/evolution/greipen_e_weapon_2340_modif.jpg |title=Illustration |website=saab.com |format=PDF |access-date=2019-10-09 |archive-date=2019-04-13 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190413050235/https://saab.com/globalassets/commercial/air/gripen-fighter-system/evolution/greipen_e_weapon_2340_modif.jpg |url-status=dead }}</ref>

==Specifications (Northrop Grumman ADM-160A)==

*''Length'' : 2.38 m (7&nbsp;ft 10 in)
*''Wingspan'' : 0.65 m (2&nbsp;ft 2 in)
*''Diameter'' : 15&nbsp;cm (6&nbsp;in)
*''Weight'' : 45&nbsp;kg (100&nbsp;lb)
*''Speed'' : Mach 0.8
*''Ceiling'' : Over 9,000&nbsp;m (30,000&nbsp;ft)
*''Range'' : Over 460&nbsp;km (285&nbsp;mi)
*''Endurance'' : Over 20 min
*''Propulsion'' : Hamilton Sundstrand TJ-50 turbojet; 220 [[Newton (unit)|N]] (50 [[lbf]]) thrust
*''Unit cost'' : US$30,000<ref name="DID" />

==Specifications (Raytheon ADM-160B)==

*''Length'' : 2.84 m (9&nbsp;ft 7 in)
*''Wingspan'' : 1.71 m (5&nbsp;ft 7 in) fully extended
*''Weight'' : 115&nbsp;kg (250&nbsp;lb)
*''Speed'' : Mach 0.91
*''Ceiling'' : Over 12,200&nbsp;m (40,000&nbsp;ft)
*''Range'' : Approximately 920&nbsp;km (575&nbsp;mi) with ability to loiter over target
*''Endurance'' : Over 45 min at altitude
*''Propulsion'' : Hamilton Sundstrand TJ-150 turbojet 
*''Unit cost'' : US$120,000 (initial),<ref name="DID" /> US$322,000 (as of 2015)<ref name="breakingdefense23jan15">[http://breakingdefense.com/2015/01/stopping-mobile-missiles-top-picks-for-offset-strategy/ Stopping Mobile Missiles: Top Picks For Offset Strategy:] - Breakingdefense.com, 23 January 2015</ref>

==See also==
{{commons category}}
*[[List of missiles]]
*{{lwc|ADM-141 TALD}}
*{{lwc|Delilah (missile)|Delilah}}
*{{lwc|SPEAR 3#SPEAR-EW|SPEAR-EW}}

==References==
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