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.

Range

1,600 km

Combat weight

1,450 kg

💲 Approximate US Navy unit procurement cost, Block V

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

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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

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Firepower

Armament, payload and guidance.

Warhead Warhead mass. Heavier generally means larger effect radius, at the cost of range.: 450 kg

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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

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Units built Total production run. Higher means proven manufacturing, mature logistics and spares availability.: 4,500

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Operator countries Number of countries operating the system. More operators means broader support ecosystem.: 3

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Specifications compiled from public Raytheon (RTX) and reference sources ↗. Published defense figures are approximations — treat comparisons as directional. Last verified 2026-07-01.

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.