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AGM-28HoundDog

Air-Launched Cruise Missiles (ALCM) · United States · 1960
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AGM-28HoundDog

AGM-28 Hound Dog
AGM-28 Hound Dog Photo: Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Range
75
Accuracy
60
Low-Observability
30
Lethality
85
Stand-Off Value
80
Nuclear Capability
90
Counter-Measure Resistance
50
Reliability
70
Technology
65
Strategic Value
85
Origin United States
ManufacturerNorth American Aviation
CategoryAir-Launched Cruise Missiles (ALCM)
EraEarly Cold War
In service1960–1962
Operators1 countries
Quantity1,194
Data Quality84%
68
Air-Launched Cruise Missiles (ALCM) MASS Rating
1/2
Early Cold War
10/13
All-Time
Air-Launched Cruise Missiles (ALCM) · 10 axes scored
Range
75
Accuracy
60
Low-Observability
30
Lethality
85
Stand-Off Value
80
Nuclear Capability
90
Counter-Measure Resistance
50
Reliability
70
Technology
65
Strategic Value
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the air-launched cruise missiles (alcm) category.
01 / Overview
AGM-28 Hound Dog
Prime contractor
Production
1960–1962
Quantity
1,194
Unit Price (current)
$7.5M↗ 988% inflation · 1960→2025
Original Price
$690.1K (1960)
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
AIR-LAUNCHED CRUISE MISSILES (ALCM) · EARLY COLD WAR
1
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
23
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$7.5M
Original: $690.1K (1960)
Inflation: +%988
68
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
◎General8MOD.8
  • Missile Typeair-launched cruise missile
  • Service Entry Year1960
  • DesignerNorth American Aviation
  • Length12.95 m
  • Diameter711.2 mm
  • Wingspan / Fin Span3.7 mm
  • Launch Weight1,724 kg
  • In ServiceYes
▣Propulsion5MOD.5
  • Propulsion Typeturbojet
  • Motor TypePratt & Whitney J52-P-3
  • Boost StageNo
  • Two-StageNo
  • Fuel / Propellantjet fuel
◇Performance8MOD.8
  • Minimum Range100 km
  • Maximum Range1,263 km
  • Top Speed2,500 m/s
  • Top Speed (Mach)2.1 Mach
  • Cruise Altitude17,068.8 m
  • Flight Profilesupersonic cruise
  • Maximum G10
  • HypersonicNo
◆Warhead5MOD.5
▤Launch Platform6MOD.6
⬢Production5MOD.5
  • Total Production1,194
  • Unit Cost690,073 USD
  • Operators1
  • Variants5
  • Production Start1,959 year
▲Warhead Detail2MOD.2
  • Detonation Mechanism / FuzeAirburst or Contact
  • Explosive Filler TypeW28 Class D nuclear warhead
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1960Production started
  2. 1961Entered service
  3. 1962Production ended
66
years in service
2
years in production
1,194
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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