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AGM-129 ACM
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AGM-129ACM

Air-Launched Cruise Missiles (ALCM) · United States · 1985
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AGM-129ACM

AGM-129 ACM
AGM-129 ACM Photo: U.S. Air Force · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain Use of this image does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Range
75
Accuracy
80
Low-Observability
90
Lethality
70
Stand-Off Value
85
Nuclear Capability
80
Counter-Measure Resistance
75
Reliability
60
Technology
85
Strategic Value
80
Origin United States
ManufacturerGeneral Dynamics
CategoryAir-Launched Cruise Missiles (ALCM)
EraCold War
In service1985–2012
Operators1 countries
Quantity461
Data Quality83%
79
Air-Launched Cruise Missiles (ALCM) MASS Rating
3/4
Cold War
4/13
All-Time
Air-Launched Cruise Missiles (ALCM) · 10 axes scored
Range
75
Accuracy
80
Low-Observability
90
Lethality
70
Stand-Off Value
85
Nuclear Capability
80
Counter-Measure Resistance
75
Reliability
60
Technology
85
Strategic Value
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the air-launched cruise missiles (alcm) category.
01 / Overview
AGM-129 ACM
Prime contractor
Production
1985–2012
Quantity
461
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
AIR-LAUNCHED CRUISE MISSILES (ALCM) · COLD WAR
3
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
68
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
79
air-launched cruise missiles (alcm) category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the air-launched cruise missiles (alcm) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General7MOD.7
  • Missile Typecruise missile
  • Service Entry Year1997
  • DesignerGeneral Dynamics
  • Length6.096 m
  • Diameter508 mm
  • Launch Weight1,678.32 kg
  • In ServiceNo
▣Propulsion5MOD.5
  • Propulsion Typeturbofan
  • Motor TypeWilliams International F112-WR-100
  • Boost StageNo
  • Two-StageNo
  • Fuel / Propellantjet fuel
◇Performance6MOD.6
  • Minimum Range3,450 km
  • Maximum Range3,700 km
  • Top Speed800 m/s
  • Top Speed (Mach)0.65 Mach
  • Flight Profilelow-observable subsonic cruise
  • HypersonicNo
◆Warhead3MOD.3
▤Launch Platform6MOD.6
⬢Production4MOD.4
  • Total Production461
  • Operators1
  • Variants3
  • Production Start1,985 year
▲Warhead Detail2MOD.2
  • Detonation Mechanism / Fuzeimpact/proximity
  • Explosive Filler TypeW80-1 nuclear warhead
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1985Production started
  2. 1990Entered service
  3. 2012Production ended
41
years in service
27
years in production
461
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
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.
Guidance system combining inertial navigation (self-contained motion tracking) with GPS (satellite-based positioning) for precise trajectory correction in ballistic missiles.
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.
Relating to or using nuclear energy, typically fission, for propulsion or power generation in military vessels.
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