Which platforms are used by the USAF to deliver the AGM-114 Hellfire?

The AGM-114 Hellfire missile is specifically designed for precision strikes against a variety of targets, including armored vehicles and buildings. It is primarily utilized by platforms that have the capability for accurate targeting and have been designed or modified for the launch of this type of weapon.

The Predator and Reaper remotely piloted aircraft are equipped with advanced targeting systems and can carry multiple Hellfire missiles. These unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) offer flexibility in strike missions with the ability to loiter over target areas for extended periods, making them highly effective for executing precision strikes using the Hellfire missile.

The other platforms listed, while they have their own capabilities, do not primarily utilize the Hellfire missile as their main weapon system. For instance, the C-130 and B-52 are not typically associated with the operational use of Hellfires; these aircraft focus more on delivering larger munitions or performing strategic bombing roles. The F-16 and F-35 are versatile fighters that can carry a wide array of munitions, but they are not the primary users of the Hellfire system. Similarly, while the AH-64 Apache does use the Hellfire, the CH-47 Chinook is primarily a transport helicopter and not designed to employ the missile