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The missile’s stealth features, including its low radar signature, combined with its ability to fly as low as 100 to 300 feet during missions using terrain-following radar, make it difficult for Russian defenses to detect and target. The Tomahawk is equipped with a titanium and carbon-fiber structure that allows it to withstand extreme G-forces—up to 20 Gs—ensuring durability during high-stress maneuvers.
Propulsion and Endurance
Powered by the Williams F107 turbo-fan engine, the Tomahawk achieves speeds of around Mach 0.75 (roughly 550 knots or 630 mph) and can loiter in the air for up to six hours. Its efficient fuel consumption allows for a range of approximately 1,000 nautical miles, giving Ukraine the potential to strike targets deep within Russian-held territory.