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AGM-62Walleye

Glide Bombs · United States · 1967
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AGM-62Walleye

AGM-62 Walleye
AGM-62 Walleye Photo: Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Stand-Off Range
40
Accuracy
65
Lethality
55
Low-Observability
10
Versatility
30
Wing-Kit Efficiency
50
Reliability
60
Platform Compatibility
70
Technology
75
Cost-Effectiveness
60
Origin United States
ManufacturerMartin Marietta
CategoryGlide Bombs
EraCold War
In service1967–1976
Operators4 countries
Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
49
Glide Bombs MASS Rating
3/3
Cold War
13/19
All-Time
Glide Bombs · 10 axes scored
Stand-Off Range
40
Accuracy
65
Lethality
55
Low-Observability
10
Versatility
30
Wing-Kit Efficiency
50
Reliability
60
Platform Compatibility
70
Technology
75
Cost-Effectiveness
60
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the glide bombs category.
01 / Overview
AGM-62 Walleye
Category
Prime contractor
Production
1967–1976
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
GLIDE BOMBS · COLD WAR
3
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
70
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
49
glide bombs category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the glide bombs category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • Munition TypeGuided glide bomb
  • Service Entry Year1967
  • Total Weight454 kg
  • Length0.97 m
  • Diameter317 mm
  • In ServiceYes
◈Guidance6MOD.6
▣Warhead & Effect6MOD.6
◇Delivery4MOD.4
◆Platform4MOD.4
  • Compatible AircraftDouglas A-4 Skyhawk, Grumman A-6 Intruder, LTV A-7 Corsair II, McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II, McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet
  • Internal CarriageNo
  • Low-Drag BodyNo
  • Fin / Tail TypeLarge fins
▤Production2MOD.2
  • Operators1
  • Variants6
⬢Warhead Detail2MOD.2
  • Detonation Mechanism / FuzeCommand or impact
  • Explosive Filler Weight374.22 kg
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1967Production started
  2. 1976Production ended
59
years in service
9
years in production
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 3 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
A guided bomb is a munition that uses a guidance system to modify its flight path in real-time to ensure accuracy.
A stand-off capability refers to the ability of a weapon to be deployed at a distance from the target, typically to enhance aircraft or launch platform survivability.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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