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Missile ForcesUnited States

BGM-109 Tomahawk

Land-attack cruise missileIn serviceFielded 1983Pending verification

Also known as: Tomahawk, TLAM

Missile ForcesUSA
BGM-109 Tomahawk
Photo: U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan Sunderman · Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
Fact cardConfidence · Source
System
TypeLand-attack cruise missile
Alternative designationsTomahawk, TLAM
Date of introduction1983
ProliferationAt least 2 countries
Dimensions and weight
Launch weight1,315 kg2,899 lbWithout boosterMed[1]
Length5.55 m18 ft6.25 m with boosterMed[1]
Diameter0.52 m2 ftMed[1]
Flight performance
Speed800 km/h497 mph · 432 ktApproximate; subsonicMed[1]
PropulsionTurbofanMed[1]
BasingShip and submarine launchedMed[1]
Payload and range
Maximum range1,250–2,500 km777–1,553 mi · 675–1,350 nmiMed[1]
Payload454 kg1,001 lbMed[1]
WarheadHE/fragmentation unitary; submunitionsMed[1]
Weapons and payload options · 1Confidence · Source
Tomahawk payloadLand-attack cruise missile
Med[1]
Range
1,250–2,500 km777–1,553 mi · 675–1,350 nmi
Payload
454 kg
Warhead
HE/fragmentation unitary or submunitions
Speed
Subsonic, about 800 km/h
Summary

Subsonic, turbofan-powered cruise missile launched from surface ships and submarines.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Operators
United StatesUnited Kingdom
Sources
  1. Tomahawk, CSIS Missile Defense Project
    Published/updated 2024-04-23 · Tier 2 · checked 2026-10-03
Change log
  • 2026-10-03 Initial draft entry from cited open sources
  • 2026-10-03 Added payload options and capabilities
  • 2026-10-04 Added photo (Public domain)