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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the anti-radiation missiles (arm) category.
01 / Overview
AGM-136 Tacit Rainbow
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1982–1991
Unit Price (current)
$200.0K
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ANTI-RADIATION MISSILES (ARM) · COLD WAR
4
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
68
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$200.0K
Inflation: +%0
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the anti-radiation missiles (arm) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- Missile Typeloitering munition
- DesignerNorthrop, Texas Instruments and Boeing
- Length2.54 m
- Diameter685.8 mm
- Launch Weight195.502 kg
- In ServiceNo
◈Guidance8MOD.8
- Guidance TypeAnti-Radiation
- Seeker Typeanti-radiation
- Fire-and-ForgetYes
- Two-Way DatalinkYes
- Top-Attack CapableNo
- Imaging Infrared SeekerNo
- Inertial / GPS GuidanceYes
- Sea-SkimmingNo
▣Propulsion4MOD.4
- Propulsion Typeturbofan
- Motor TypeWilliams F121
- Boost StageNo
- Two-StageNo
◇Performance3MOD.3
- Maximum Range450 km
- Flight Profileloitering patrol
- HypersonicNo
◆Warhead5MOD.5
- Warhead Typehigh-explosive
- Warhead Weight18.1 kg
- Tandem HEAT ChargeNo
- Proximity FuzeYes
- Nuclear-CapableNo
▤Launch Platform6MOD.6
- Launch PlatformB-52 bombers
- Air-LaunchedYes
- Ground-LaunchedNo
- Naval-LaunchedNo
- Man-PortableNo
- Launcher Typeinternal rotary launcher
⬢Production5MOD.5
- Total Production0
- Unit Cost200,000 USD
- Operators0
- Variants0
- Production Start1,982 year
▲Warhead Detail1MOD.1
- Detonation Mechanism / Fuzeproximity
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1982Production started
- 1984Entered service
- 1991Production ended
44
years in service
9
years in production
0
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country no longer actively operates it. 1 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
ANTI-RADIATION MISSILES (ARM) RANKING Anti-Radiation Missiles (ARM) · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
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ⓘ Rankings are within theAnti-Radiation Missiles (ARM)category.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE6terms
Capability of launching an anti-tank guided missile from an airborne platform, such as a helicopter or aircraft.
Guidance method using passive radar detection to home in on enemy radar emissions.
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.
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.
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