The US Navy was in need of precision strike air-to-ground capabilities from its MH60 Seahawks. Originally deployed for primarily anti-submarine warfare and rescue operations, the Seahawk has proven itself adaptable to ground strikes in the war on terror. The munition of choice was a lightweight, small missile
The hellfire is a versatile missile platform capable of multiple missions and adapting to the needs of a modern battlefield. Originally designed for anti-armor operations, the missile has been deployed in the precision strike role against a number of targets most often high-profile, high-value targets (HVT) aka terror leaders.
Video from an exercise
Why the Hellfire is One of the Best Missiles - By New Update Defence
