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ADM-160B/C MALD / MALD-J

Raytheon · Miniature Air-Launched Decoy / Jammer / Radar Decoy / Electronic Jamming (MALD-J) · USA · Digital Age (2010–present)

ADM-160B/C MALD / MALD-J — Miniature Air-Launched Decoy / Jammer / Radar Decoy / Electronic Jamming (MALD-J)
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The ADM-160 MALD is an air-launched, expendable decoy missile developed by the United States. Later variants (MALD-J) are additionally equipped with electronic countermeasures to actively jam early warning and target acquisition radars. Its first known combat use was in May 2023 by the Ukrainian Air Force in the Russo-Ukrainian war.

Specifications

Category
Missiles
Sub-Category
Decoy
Domain
Defence
Era
Digital Age (2010–present)
Country
USA
Manufacturer
Raytheon
Operator
USAF
Primary Role
Miniature Air-Launched Decoy / Jammer / Radar Decoy / Electronic Jamming (MALD-J)
Status
In Service
Service Entry
2012
Produced
3000
Unit Cost (2026$)
~$30,000
Propulsion
Turbojet
Engine
1x Hamilton Sundstrand TJ-150 turbojet
Thrust / Power
68 lbf
Launch
Air (B-52 / B-1 / F-16)
Length (ft)
9
Wingspan (ft)
4.7
MTOW (lb)
130
Payload (lb)
45
Endurance (hr)
0.75
Range (mi)
575
Max Speed (mph)
600
Max Speed (Mach)
0.85