It has multi-mission, multi-target precision-strike ability, and can be launched from multiple air, sea, and ground platforms, including the Predator drone. The AGM-114 Hellfire ( AGM stands for air-to-ground missile ) is an air-to-surface missile (ASM) first developed for anti-armor use, but later models were developed for precision drone strikes against other target types, and have been used in a number of actions aimed to 'destroy high-value targets.' It was originally developed under the name Heliborne laser, fire-and-forget missile, which led to the colloquial name 'Hellfire' ultimately becoming the missile's formal name. Rotary- and fixed-wing aircraft, unmanned combat air vehicles, tripods, ships, and ground vehicles
