Delaware Valley Historical Aircraft Association DVHAA - Other Exhibits / 05 AGM-45 Shrike Anti-Radiation Missile
Bill Maloney
2/5/2008

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05AGM-45 Shrike Anti-Radiation Missile

05 AGM-45 Shrike Anti-Radiation Missile

AGM-45 Shrike Anti-Radiation Missile Specifications:

Length: 10 feet 0 inches
Wingspan:
3 feet, 0 inches
Diameter:
8 inches
Weight: 390 lbs
Max Speed: Mach 2
Range: 28 miles
Powerplant: Rocketdyne solid fuel rocket motor
Warhead:
 150lb high explosive
First Flight : 1958
Cost: $38,000

This air to ground missile was used to lock in on and destroy enemy anti aircraft artillery or Surface to Air Missile radar installations.