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AGM-45 Shrike
| Primary Function: | Antiradiation missile that homes in on hostile antiaircraft radars. |
| Propulsion: | Solid-fuel rocket |
| Length: | 10 feet (3.05 meters) |
| Weight: | 390 pounds (177.06 kilograms) |
| Diameter: | 8 inches (20.32 centimeters) |
| Warhead: | Conventional |
| Wingspan: | 3 feet (.914 meters) |
| Guidance: | Passive radar homing |
| Platforms: | A-4 Skyhawk, A-6 Intruder |
| Unit Replacement Cost: | $32,000.00 |
The Shrike was developed by the Naval Weapons Center at China Lake in 1963. It is an antiradiation missile designed to home in on hostile antiaircraft radars. It is currently used by U.S. and Israeli air forces, although it has been superseded by the AGM-88 HARM missile.
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