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Survivability and Electronic Warfare Features
The missile is designed to operate in complex environments, including GPS-denied scenarios, thanks to its anti-jam GPS systems and inertial navigation units. It can recalibrate its course using terrain-matching radars and infrared imaging, ensuring precise targeting even if GPS signals are disrupted. Its low heat signature at launch reduces infrared detection risk, making it a ghostly presence during operations.
Intelligent Guidance and Payload Capabilities
At the heart of the Tomahawk’s lethality is its advanced guidance system, comprising multiple layers of targeting technology:
- Initial Inertial Guidance (Ring Laser Gyro IMU): Ensures accuracy during the first phase of flight.