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AGM-124Wasp

Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM) · United States · 1979
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AGM-124Wasp

* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Penetration
60
Range
55
Guidance / Accuracy
75
Fire-and-Forget
80
Top-Attack Capability
0
Portability
40
Counter-Measure Resistance
70
Reliability
65
Technology
85
Cost-Effectiveness
45
Origin United States
ManufacturerHughes Aircraft Company
CategoryAnti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM)
EraCold War
In service1979–1983
Operators1 countries
Data Quality83%
57
Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM) MASS Rating
11/35
Cold War
44/86
All-Time
Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM) · 10 axes scored
Penetration
60
Range
55
Guidance / Accuracy
75
Fire-and-Forget
80
Top-Attack Capability
0
Portability
40
Counter-Measure Resistance
70
Reliability
65
Technology
85
Cost-Effectiveness
45
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the anti-tank guided missiles (atgm) category.
01 / Overview
AGM-124 Wasp
Prime contractor
Production
1979–1983
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ANTI-TANK GUIDED MISSILES (ATGM) · COLD WAR
11
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
32
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
57
anti-tank guided missiles (atgm) category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the anti-tank guided missiles (atgm) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General7MOD.7
  • Missile Typeair-to-ground anti-tank missile
  • DesignerHughes Aircraft
  • Length1.52 m
  • Diameter200 mm
  • Wingspan / Fin Span510 mm
  • Launch Weight57 kg
  • In ServiceNo
◈Guidance8MOD.8
▣Propulsion5MOD.5
  • Propulsion Typerocket
  • Motor Typesolid-fueled rocket motor
  • Boost StageYes
  • Two-StageNo
  • Fuel / Propellantsolid
◇Performance3MOD.3
  • Maximum Range10 km
  • Flight Profilepre-programmed path to target area, then active radar homing
  • HypersonicNo
◆Warhead3MOD.3
▤Launch Platform6MOD.6
⬢Production2MOD.2
  • Variants1
  • Production Start1,979 year
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1979Production started
  2. 1983Production ended
47
years in service
4
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.
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.
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