Defence Trials

Hellfire Missile Trials

Firings of laser-guided Hellfire missiles from the Australian Army’s Tiger Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter (ARH) were conducted at the WTF in May 2005 and November-December 2005. A total of seven missiles were fired in the latter campaign, including three with live warheads. The firings were successful, with the missiles hitting targets at ranges between six and eight kilometres.

The purpose of the trials was to certify the Hellfire missile for operational use on the ARH.