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AAM-N-4 Oriole
Photo: Naval Historical Center photo A-32035 · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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AAM-N-4Oriole

Medium-Range AAM (MRAAM / BVR) · United States · 1950
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AAM-N-4Oriole

AAM-N-4 Oriole
AAM-N-4 Oriole Photo: Naval Historical Center photo A-32035 · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Range
30
Seeker / Guidance
25
No-Escape Zone
20
Speed
40
Counter-Measure Resistance
15
Lethality
35
Data-Link
10
Reliability
20
Technology
30
Cost-Effectiveness
15
Origin United States
ManufacturerGlenn L. Martin Company
CategoryMedium-Range AAM (MRAAM / BVR)
EraEarly Cold War
In service1950–1953
Operators1 countries
Data Quality84%
25
Medium-Range AAM (MRAAM / BVR) MASS Rating
17/22
Early Cold War
61/73
All-Time
Medium-Range AAM (MRAAM / BVR) · 10 axes scored
Range
30
Seeker / Guidance
25
No-Escape Zone
20
Speed
40
Counter-Measure Resistance
15
Lethality
35
Data-Link
10
Reliability
20
Technology
30
Cost-Effectiveness
15
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the medium-range aam (mraam / bvr) category.
01 / Overview
AAM-N-4 Oriole
Prime contractor
Production
1950–1953
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MEDIUM-RANGE AAM (MRAAM / BVR) · EARLY COLD WAR
17
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
10
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
25
medium-range aam (mraam / bvr) category
ⓘ 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 TypeAir-to-air missile
  • Service Entry Year1950
  • DesignerGlenn L. Martin Company
  • Length3.353 m
  • Diameter279.4 mm
  • Launch Weight680.4 kg
  • In ServiceNo
◈Guidance3MOD.3
▣Propulsion1MOD.1
  • Propulsion TypeRocket or rocket-ramjet
◇Performance5MOD.5
  • Maximum Range16.1 km
  • Top Speed850.8 m/s
  • Top Speed (Mach)2.5 Mach
  • Cruise Altitude16,093 m
  • HypersonicNo
◆Warhead2MOD.2
  • Warhead TypeHigh explosive
  • Warhead Weight11.3 kg
▤Launch Platform5MOD.5
⬢Production1MOD.1
  • Production Start1,947 year
▲Warhead Detail2MOD.2
  • Explosive Filler Weight11.34 kg
  • Explosive Filler TypeHigh explosive
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1950Production started
  2. 1953Production ended
76
years in service
3
years in production
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
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.
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.
Launched from naval platforms, such as ships or submarines.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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