GRIFFIN PROGRAM SUMMARY
The Griffin® missile is a multi-platform, multi-service weapon that has a proven track record for successful rapid integration on land, sea and air platforms. The Griffin missile is powered by a solid-propellant rocket motor developed by Aerojet Rocketdyne. Raytheon developed Griffin as a low-cost modular system, using components from earlier projects, including the FGM-148 Javelin and the AIM-9X Sidewinder. Griffin variants include: GRIFFIN A MISSILE, GRIFFIN B MISSILE, GRIFFIN C MISSILE, GRIFFIN C-ER MISSILE.
Used by:
- United States Air Force
- United States Navy
- United States Marine Corps
- Central Intelligence Agency
GENERAL DATES
DATES WITH PIONEER
- 2008: First year the GRIFFIN is in service
- 2011: First GRIFFIN Booking placed by 337-Raytheon Missile Systems Company
CUSTOMERS ON PROGRAM
SUPPLIERS
- 337-Raytheon Missile Systems Company
- Griffin is a combat-proven, multi-platform, precision-guided missile designed and manufactured by the Raytheon Company.
ANNUAL REVENUE HISTORY
PROGRAM HISTORY
| Year | Extended Price |
| 2011 | $500 |
| 2012 | $32,600 |
| 2013 | $8,545 |
| 2015 | $333,993 |
| 2016 | $404,614 |
| 2017 | $0 |
- In September 2011, Raytheon unveiled plans to integrate the Griffin missile on to the Hawker AT-6 light attack aircraft.
- Raytheon demonstrated the new variant of Griffin missile, the Griffin Block III, against different static and moving targets in February 2014. The missile features a new seeker and a multi-effects warhead system.
- Raytheon and the USN demonstrated maritime capabilities of the MK-60 Patrol Coastal Griffin Missile System in September 2013. Initial operational capability of the missile system was achieved in March 2014.
- In July 2014, Raytheon conducted a guided flight test of SeaGriffin (also known as Griffin C), which is an enhanced version of Griffin B Block II missile. The company demonstrated the in-flight re-targeting capability of the Griffin C in October 2014.
CURRENT & FUTURE NEWS
- Raytheon is continuing to fund the development of the Sea Griffin to extend the missile’s range.
- January 17, 2017: The Navy is considering at least three over-the-horizon missile weapons for its Littoral Combat Ship — Harpoon, Naval Strike Missile, Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile and an Extended Range Griffin Missile.
- Raytheon has received a $25 million contract to provide Griffin A Block/III missiles for the U.S. Air Force. The U.S. Department of Defense expects the work to be complete by Dec. 1, 2017