United States Boeing
AGM-84H/K SLAM-ER
Air-launched precision cruise missile with GPS/INS and terminal IR guidance able to strike land and sea targets at long range with man-in-the-loop retargeting.
In service since 2000
Compiled from public sources ·primary reference ↗
270
km range
0.7
Mach
360
kg warhead
Pricing: US Navy contract awards in 2020 ranged from about USD 500,000 to USD 3.03 million per round depending on lot and configuration.
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
Operator data not public
In service since 2000. Status: active.
Lifecycle cost (est.)
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Interoperability
No standardised NATO calibre / datalink detected in public specs.
Competitive field
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Full specifications
Performance
Speed, range, altitude and engagement capability.
| Max speed Maximum level speed. For aircraft this is at optimal altitude; for ground vehicles, top road speed. Higher means faster response and better kinematic performance. | 855 km/h |
|---|---|
| Max speed (Mach) Maximum speed as a multiple of the speed of sound. Mach 2+ is typical for air-superiority fighters. | 0.7 Mach |
| Range Maximum distance: ferry range for aircraft, operational range for vehicles, maximum engagement distance for missiles. Higher means more standoff or persistence. | 270 km |
Firepower
Armament, payload and guidance.
| Warhead Warhead mass. Heavier generally means larger effect radius, at the cost of range. | 360 kg |
|---|---|
| Warhead type Blast-fragmentation, shaped charge (HEAT), penetrator, thermobaric or nuclear-capable. | Blast-fragmentation |
| Guidance How the weapon finds its target: inertial, GPS/GLONASS, active/semi-active radar, infrared, laser, TV, wire. | Ring Laser Gyro inertial navigation, Multi-channel GPS, Infrared seeker (terminal), Man-in-the-loop data-link |
Physical
Dimensions, weight and crew.
| Length Overall length including gun/probe where applicable. | 4.37 m |
|---|---|
| Width Overall width, matters for rail/road transport of vehicles. | 0.34 m |
| Combat weight Fully loaded weight. Lighter eases transport and bridging limits; heavier often means more armor. | 675 kg |
Propulsion
Engine, power and fuel.
| Engine Powerplant model and type. | Teledyne CAE J402-CA-400 turbojet |
|---|---|
| Propulsion type Turbofan, turboshaft, diesel, gas turbine, solid-fuel rocket, ramjet… | Turbofan/jet |
Specifications compiled from public Boeing and reference sources ↗. Published defense figures are approximations, treat comparisons as directional. Last verified 2026-07-04.
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What is the top speed of the Boeing AGM-84H/K SLAM-ER? +
The Boeing AGM-84H/K SLAM-ER has a maximum speed of 855 km/h.
What is the range of the Boeing AGM-84H/K SLAM-ER? +
The Boeing AGM-84H/K SLAM-ER has a maximum range of 270 km.
How much does the Boeing AGM-84H/K SLAM-ER weigh? +
The Boeing AGM-84H/K SLAM-ER has a combat weight of 675 kg.
What engine does the Boeing AGM-84H/K SLAM-ER use? +
The Boeing AGM-84H/K SLAM-ER is powered by the Teledyne CAE J402-CA-400 turbojet.
How much does the Boeing AGM-84H/K SLAM-ER cost? +
Boeing AGM-84H/K SLAM-ER: US Navy contract awards in 2020 ranged from about USD 500,000 to USD 3.03 million per round depending on lot and configuration.. Defense program costs are rarely fully public and vary by contract and configuration.
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