What is the AGM-158 fueled with?

• A. 60-70 gallons of JP-5
• B. 10-20 gallons of JP-8
• C. 40-47 gallons of JP-10
• D. 100 gallons of kerosene

Answer: (C)

The propulsion system for the AGM-158 is designed to run on a specialized jet fuel specifically used in missiles: JP-10. JP-10 is a high-energy, kerosene-based fuel chosen for its energy density and stability in the compact tanks of a missile, supporting reliable turbojet operation and storage.

The fuel load for this missile is about 40 to 47 gallons. That amount provides enough energy for the propulsion phase without adding unnecessary weight, fitting the missile’s internal tank capacity and required flight profile. Other options describe fuels used broadly for aircraft (JP-5 or JP-8) or a large, generic kerosene amount that doesn’t align with the missile’s internal tank design, so they don’t match how the AGM-158 is fueled.