AGM-114 Hellfire: The Ultimate Anti-Armour Weapon System is purposefully designed to engage and decisively annihilate enemy armoured vehicles
Its later versions have been developed specifically for executing precision drone strikes against various target types, particularly high-value targets
This formidable weapon is predominantly employed by the United States and its esteemed allies for unparalleled air-to-surface operations.
With its exceptional multi-mission, multi-target precision-strike capability, it can be launched effortlessly from a diverse range of air, sea, and ground platforms
Furthermore, it has been effectively utilised on surface platforms, adeptly serving in surface-to-surface and surface-to-air roles
The complete system has been meticulously crafted and innovatively engineered to function as a fire-and-forget weapon system
Most variants of the AGM-114 Hellfire are highly advanced and employ laser guidance for precision targeting
Among these variants, the AGM-114L “Longbow Hellfire” stands out as a radar-guided version, showcasing enhanced capabilities
The laser guidance system can be facilitated through various means, including the cutting-edge nose-mounted opto-electronics found on the formidable AH-64 Apache attack helicopter