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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the land-attack cruise missiles (lacm) category.
01 / Overview
AGM-137 TSSAM
Country
Prime contractor
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
ⓘ 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
- Guidance TypeInertial / GPS
- Seeker Typeimaging infrared
- Fire-and-ForgetYes
- Imaging Infrared SeekerYes
- Inertial / GPS GuidanceYes
▣Propulsion4MOD.4
- Propulsion Typeturbofan
- Motor TypeWilliams F122-WR-100
- Boost StageYes
- Two-StageYes
◇Performance3MOD.3
- Maximum Range370 km
- Flight Profilestealthy subsonic cruise
- HypersonicNo
◆Warhead3MOD.3
- Warhead Typeunitary HE
- Warhead Weight454 kg
- Nuclear-CapableNo
▤Launch Platform6MOD.6
- Launch PlatformProposed; B-52H; B-1B; B-2A; F-16C/D; A-6E; F/A-18C/D
- Air-LaunchedYes
- Ground-LaunchedYes
- Naval-LaunchedYes
- Man-PortableNo
- Launcher Typeinternal bay, wing/pylon, MLRS
⬢Production4MOD.4
- Unit Cost2,062,000 USD
- Operators0
- Variants2
- Production Start1,986 year
▲Warhead Detail1MOD.1
- Detonation Mechanism / Fuzeimpact/proximity
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1986Production started
- 1994Production ended
40
years in service
8
years in production
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
LAND-ATTACK CRUISE MISSILES (LACM) RANKING Land-Attack Cruise Missiles (LACM) · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
6LAND-ATTACK CRUISE MISSILES (LACM)3COLD WAR · LAND-ATTACK CRUISE MISSILES (LACM)439UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS9PRICE · LAND-ATTACK CRUISE MISSILES (LACM)413PRICE · ALL WEAPONS51PERFORMANCE/PRICE · LAND-ATTACK CRUISE MISSILES (LACM)
ⓘ Rankings are within theLand-Attack Cruise Missiles (LACM)category.
📖 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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