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The Barracuda cruise missile family, specifically the Barracuda-M series, is a group of low-cost, turbojet-powered cruise missiles (or autonomous air vehicles) developed by the American defense company Anduril Industries.
The key features and goal of the Barracuda program are to provide a low-cost, mass-producible alternative to existing cruise missiles, enabling a higher volume of weapons for the US and its allies.
Key Variants and Specifications (Barracuda-M Family):
The missiles come in three main variants, with the number roughly indicating the operational range in nautical miles (nmi):
| Variant | Range (Air-Launched, approx.) | Payload (Warhead) | Primary Launch Platforms | | Barracuda-100 | 120 nmi (220 km) | Up to 35 lb (16 kg) | Rotary-wing aircraft (e.g., AH-64 Apache), Ground systems, C-130 | | Barracuda-250 | 200 nmi (370 km) | Up to 35 lb (16 kg) | Internal bays of F-35/Bombers, External hardpoints (F-15, F-16, F/A-18) | | Barracuda-500 | 500+ nmi (926+ km) | Up to 100+ lb (45+ kg) | External hardpoints (F-15, F-16, F/A-18), Palletized systems (Rapid Dragon on C-17/C-130)
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