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AGM-137TSSAM

Land-Attack Cruise Missiles (LACM) · United States · 1986
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AGM-137TSSAM

* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Range
60
Accuracy
85
Low-Observability
95
Lethality
80
Terrain-Following Guidance
75
Counter-Measure Resistance
85
Payload Versatility
70
Reliability
50
Technology
90
Strategic Value
75
Origin United States
ManufacturerNorthrop Grumman Corporation
CategoryLand-Attack Cruise Missiles (LACM)
EraCold War
In service1986–1994
Operators1 countries
Data Quality83%
77
Land-Attack Cruise Missiles (LACM) MASS Rating
3/6
Cold War
6/61
All-Time
Land-Attack Cruise Missiles (LACM) · 10 axes scored
Range
60
Accuracy
85
Low-Observability
95
Lethality
80
Terrain-Following Guidance
75
Counter-Measure Resistance
85
Payload Versatility
70
Reliability
50
Technology
90
Strategic Value
75
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the land-attack cruise missiles (lacm) category.
01 / Overview
AGM-137 TSSAM
Production
1986–1994
Unit Price (current)
$4.5M↗ 117% inflation · 1994→2025
Original Price
$2.1M (1994)
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
LAND-ATTACK CRUISE MISSILES (LACM) · COLD WAR
3
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
30
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$4.5M
Original: $2.1M (1994)
Inflation: +%117
77
land-attack cruise missiles (lacm) category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the land-attack cruise missiles (lacm) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
  • Missile Typecruise missile
  • DesignerNorthrop
  • Length4.267 m
  • Launch Weight907 kg
  • In ServiceNo
◈Guidance5MOD.5
▣Propulsion4MOD.4
◇Performance3MOD.3
  • Maximum Range370 km
  • Flight Profilestealthy subsonic cruise
  • HypersonicNo
◆Warhead3MOD.3
▤Launch Platform6MOD.6
⬢Production4MOD.4
  • Unit Cost2,062,000 USD
  • Operators0
  • Variants2
  • Production Start1,986 year
▲Warhead Detail1MOD.1
  • Detonation Mechanism / Fuzeimpact/proximity
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1986Production started
  2. 1994Production ended
40
years in service
8
years in production
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE9terms
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.
Launched from a ground-based platform, such as a vehicle or tripod, rather than an aircraft or other airborne system.
A guidance system in ATGMs that uses infrared sensors to create a thermal image of the target for precise homing.
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.
Launched from naval platforms, such as ships or submarines.
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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