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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the medium-range aam (mraam / bvr) category.
01 / Overview
AAM-4
Category
Country
Production
1999–
Unit Price (current)
$450.0K
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MEDIUM-RANGE AAM (MRAAM / BVR) · POST-COLD WAR
5
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
60
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$450.0K
Inflation: +%0
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the medium-range aam (mraam / bvr) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General7MOD.7
- Missile TypeBeyond-visual-range air-to-air missile
- Service Entry Year1999
- DesignerMitsubishi Electric
- Length3.667 m
- Diameter203 mm
- Launch Weight222 kg
- In ServiceYes
◈Guidance8MOD.8
- Guidance TypeActive Radar
- Seeker Typeactive-radar AESA (AAM-4B)
- Fire-and-ForgetYes
- Two-Way DatalinkYes
- Top-Attack CapableNo
- Imaging Infrared SeekerNo
- Inertial / GPS GuidanceYes
- Sea-SkimmingNo
▣Propulsion5MOD.5
- Propulsion Typesolid-fuel rocket
- Motor Typetwo-stage solid-fuel rocket
- Boost StageYes
- Two-StageYes
- Fuel / Propellantsolid
◇Performance6MOD.6
- Maximum Range85 km
- Top Speed1,544 m/s
- Top Speed (Mach)4.5 Mach
- Flight Profilemid-course inertial+datalink+SARH, terminal active radar+datalink+inertial
- Maximum G25
- HypersonicNo
◆Warhead6MOD.6
- Warhead Typedirectional blast-fragmentation
- Warhead Weight31.3 kg
- Tandem HEAT ChargeNo
- Penetration (RHA)7.7 mm
- Proximity FuzeYes
- Nuclear-CapableNo
▤Launch Platform6MOD.6
- Launch PlatformMitsubishi F-15J, Mitsubishi F-2
- Air-LaunchedYes
- Ground-LaunchedNo
- Naval-LaunchedYes
- Man-PortableNo
- Launcher Typesemi-recessed underwing/underfuselage
⬢Production3MOD.3
- Unit Cost450,000 USD
- Variants4
- Production Start1,994 year
▲Warhead Detail3MOD.3
- Detonation Mechanism / Fuze4-Quadrant Radar Proximity fuse, impact fuse
- Explosive Filler Weight16.2 kg
- Explosive Filler Typehigh explosive
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1999Production started
- 2004Entered service
27
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
MEDIUM-RANGE AAM (MRAAM / BVR) RANKING Medium-Range AAM (MRAAM / BVR) · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
13MEDIUM-RANGE AAM (MRAAM / BVR)5POST-COLD WAR · MEDIUM-RANGE AAM (MRAAM / BVR)49JAPAN · ALL WEAPONS3PRICE · MEDIUM-RANGE AAM (MRAAM / BVR)529PRICE · ALL WEAPONS50PERFORMANCE/PRICE · MEDIUM-RANGE AAM (MRAAM / BVR)
ⓘ Rankings are within theMedium-Range AAM (MRAAM / BVR)category.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE9terms
Guidance system using onboard radar to actively emit and receive signals for target tracking and missile course correction.
Capability of launching an anti-tank guided missile from an airborne platform, such as a helicopter or aircraft.
The initial propulsion phase where a high-thrust motor accelerates the missile to operational velocity.
Fire-and-forget refers to a missile guidance system where the missile guides itself to its target after launch, requiring no further input from the operator.
A guidance method that uses inertial navigation sensors together with satellite‑based GPS signals to determine a missile’s position and steer it toward a target.
Launched from naval platforms, such as ships or submarines.
A proximity fuze is a detonation mechanism in ATGMs that triggers when the missile approaches within a set distance of a target, using sensors like radar or laser to detect proximity.
Enables real-time sharing of position, targeting, and sensor data among aircraft and platforms for coordinated combat operations.
A two-stage ATGM propulsion system where a booster stage initially accelerates the missile before a sustainer stage maintains flight velocity.
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