Description:

This is a detailed model of the Mako multi-mission hypersonic missile (mm).

Technical Notes:

This model features a separable exhaust cone and articulatable mounts, and includes two texture sets, one for the Lockheed prototype, and the other for a US Navy configuration.

Photoshop texture files are available for download and all textures are 8K in resolution but can be reduced.

History:

The Mako Multi-Mission Hypersonic Missile is a stand-off hypersonic missile developed by Lockheed Martin and CoAspire, specifically designed to fit in the internal weapons bay of the F-35A/C and F-22A. It is the first hypersonic weapon compatible with a fifth-generation fighter. The missile was unveiled in April 2024 at the Navy League’s Sea Air Space exposition in Maryland, with Lockheed Martin pitching it to both the U.S. Navy and Air Force. It has also been considered for deployment on submarines and surface warships.

Development work on the Mako began in 2017. Originally planned for the Air Force’s Stand-in Attack Weapon (SiAW) program, the Mako reflects a strategic shift towards more affordable, yet effective hypersonic strike weapons. Unlike larger hypersonic cruise missiles, the Mako offers a degree of standoff range and rapid response capabilities, making it suitable for a variety of military operations that require a shorter range than the Hypersonic Air Launched Offensive Anti-Surface (HALO) missile which is optimized for anti-ship missions or the much larger AGM-183A Air-Launched Rapid Response Weapon (ARRW).

The Mako missile is 13 feet long, 13 inches in diameter, and weighs 1,300 pounds, including a 130-pound warhead. (wiki)