< IMG SRC = "/Uploads/Blogs/Eb/73/IB-FR7G278ie_40df4A49.jpg" Alt = " < p > F-16 fighters of the US Air Force will soon be adopted by long-range unimaginable anti-ship missiles AGM-158C-1 LRASM. According to the US media, the Pentagon is already preparing a contract with Lockheed Martin for the integration of these missiles into the F-16 weapon system, writes militaristic.
~ < P > AgM-158C-1 LRASM & MDASH; It is a high -precision inconspicuous anti -ship winged rocket, designed to defeat surface targets in difficult combat conditions. It is based on the Jassm-ER platform and is equipped with an autonomous guidance system, which includes the multi-spectral infrared head of self-esteem, inertial navigation, GPS and passive radar search. This provides her with high resistance to radio -electronic fighting and the ability to act without active satellite; Rsquo; Rsquo;
< P > The rocket has a range of more than 900 km and carries a permeable shrapnel-fugitive combat part with a mass of 450 kg. Due to the low LRASM radar profile, the enemy's air defense can be overcome using variable flight routes at low altitude. It is compatible with the starting installations of ships and aircraft, including B-1B Lancer, F/A-18 Super Hornet and F-35. < P > Increase the shock capabilities of the US aviation occurs in preparation for probable conflicts in the Pacific region, in particular against the background of threats from China. US military believes that long -range missiles will allow you to destroy enemy ships at a safe distance by minimizing risks for your own aircraft.