Function: Antiradiation missile that homes in on hostile antiaircraft radars.







Description: 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.







General Characteristics, AGM-45 Shrike Missile







Propulsion:

Solid-fuel rocket







Length:

10 feet (3.05 meters)







Weight:

390 pounds (177.06 kilograms)







Diameter:

8 inches (20.32 centimeters)







Wingspan:

3 feet (.914 meters)













Warhead:

Conventional







Guidance System:

Passive radar homing







Platforms:

A-4 Skyhawk, A-6 Intruder







Unit Cost:

$32,000