What is an RX9 missile?

The RX9 has no explosive. Instead, just before it hits the ground, it whips out six blades that, well, shred whatever or whomever is near. Given the preciseness of the Hellfire’s guidance, it’s said to be useful in taking out individuals without harming people nearby, as an explosive might do.

What is the cost of one Hellfire missile?

AGM-114 Hellfire
Unit cost	US$150,000 (FY 2021) US$117,000 (FY2017)
Produced	1974–present
Specifications
Mass	100–108 lb (45–49 kg)

What is a Hellfire R9X?

The AGM-114R9X Hellfire missile is a bold and bizarre new kind of weapon in the U.S. arsenal: The non-explosive missile features six extending blades meant to increase the likelihood of killing its intended target without causing civilian casualties.

How accurate are Hellfire missiles?

If two missiles are needed for each kill then each Hellfire is at most only 50% reliable, which is not how this system has been described to Congress. If it determines that the first missile successfully destroyed the target, it instantly redirects the second missile to a secondary target.

What is the most expensive piece of military hardware?

CVN-78 Class Aircraft Carrier At a cost of $9.8 billion, a single CVN-78-class aircraft carrier is the single most expensive military weapon to exist in the world, though its low numbers mean that it has cost no more than $34 billion so far.

What is the most expensive military tank?

K2 Black Panther
The K2 costs over US$8.5 million per unit, making it one of the most expensive main battle tanks in service, of any nation….