The Day's Weapon of Choice, the Cruise Missile, Is Valued for Its Accuracy

By ERIC SCHMITT,
Published: January 18, 1993

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17— The military relied on unmanned Tomahawk cruise missiles in today's attack on Iraq because of the missile's accuracy and to avoid sending piloted aircraft near heavily defended Baghdad.

About 40 cruise missiles, carrying 984-pound explosive warheads, ...


A version of this article appeared in print on January 18, 1993, on page A8 of the New York edition. The online article omitted a drawing from Jane's Weapons Systems, which included information about the weapon's dimensions, power and capabilities.