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United States Raytheon (RTX)
Tomahawk Block V
The latest production variant of the long-serving Tomahawk cruise missile, adding improved navigation, communications and, in the Maritime Strike Tomahawk sub-variant, an anti-ship seeker. Launched from ships and submarines, it is the principal long-range deep-strike weapon of the US Navy and several allies.
In service since 2021 · 3 operator countries
Compiled from public sources ·primary reference ↗ ·last verified 2026-07-01
1,600
km range
0.74
Mach
450
kg warhead
💲 ≈ $2,000,000, Approximate US Navy unit procurement cost, Block V
Procurement snapshot
Availability & export
US ITAR-controlled
Export needs U.S. State Dept (DDTC) approval; end-use & re-transfer restrictions apply.
Channel: Foreign Military Sales (FMS) or Direct Commercial Sale
Fielded & proven
Limited · 3 operators
In service since 2021. Status: active · ~4,500 built.
Lifecycle cost (est.)
Unit cost known; one-shot / small-arms class has no meaningful O&S tail to model.
Interoperability
No standardised NATO calibre / datalink detected in public specs.
Derived guidance from public data, export regime by country of origin, lifecycle from the GAO ~30% acquisition rule. Verify eligibility, pricing and offsets with the manufacturer and your acquisition authority.
Full specifications
Performance
Speed, range, altitude and engagement capability.
- Max speed (Mach)
Maximum speed as a multiple of the speed of sound. Mach 2+ is typical for air-superiority fighters.
- 0.74 Mach Stronger than 12% of missiles
- Range
Maximum distance: ferry range for aircraft, operational range for vehicles, maximum engagement distance for missiles. Higher means more standoff or persistence.
- 1,600 km Top 8% of missiles
Firepower
Armament, payload and guidance.
- Warhead
Warhead mass. Heavier generally means larger effect radius, at the cost of range.
- 450 kg Stronger than 78% of missiles
- Warhead type
Blast-fragmentation, shaped charge (HEAT), penetrator, thermobaric or nuclear-capable.
- Unitary blast/fragmentation or submunition dispenser
- Guidance
How the weapon finds its target: inertial, GPS/GLONASS, active/semi-active radar, infrared, laser, TV, wire.
- GPS/INS, Terrain contour matching (TERCOM), Two-way satellite datalink
Physical
Dimensions, weight and crew.
- Length
Overall length including gun/probe where applicable.
- 6.25 m
- Combat weight
Fully loaded weight. Lighter eases transport and bridging limits; heavier often means more armor.
- 1,450 kg
Propulsion
Engine, power and fuel.
- Propulsion type
Turbofan, turboshaft, diesel, gas turbine, solid-fuel rocket, ramjet…
- Turbofan with solid rocket booster
Program
Cost, production scale and operators.
- Unit cost
Approximate flyaway/unit cost where public. Defense pricing varies hugely by contract, offsets and configuration. Lower is cheaper.
- $2,000,000 Stronger than 29% of missiles
- Units built
Total production run. Higher means proven manufacturing, mature logistics and spares availability.
- 4,500 Stronger than 63% of missiles
- Operator countries
Number of countries operating the system. More operators means broader support ecosystem.
- 3 Stronger than 39% of missiles
Specifications compiled from public Raytheon (RTX) and reference sources ↗. Published defense figures are approximations, treat comparisons as directional. Last verified 2026-07-01.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the range of the Raytheon (RTX) Tomahawk Block V? +
The Raytheon (RTX) Tomahawk Block V has a maximum range of 1,600 km.
How much does the Raytheon (RTX) Tomahawk Block V weigh? +
The Raytheon (RTX) Tomahawk Block V has a combat weight of 1,450 kg.
What is the Raytheon (RTX) Tomahawk Block V used for? +
The Raytheon (RTX) Tomahawk Block V is a missile typically used for deep strike.
How many countries operate the Raytheon (RTX) Tomahawk Block V? +
The Raytheon (RTX) Tomahawk Block V is operated by 3 countries.
How much does the Raytheon (RTX) Tomahawk Block V cost? +
The Raytheon (RTX) Tomahawk Block V has an approximate unit cost of 2,000,000 USD. Defense pricing varies by contract, offsets and configuration, treat this as directional.
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