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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the air-to-ground missiles (agm) category.
01 / Overview
AGM-76 Falcon
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1966–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
AIR-TO-GROUND MISSILES (AGM) · COLD WAR
10
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
55
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the air-to-ground missiles (agm) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- Missile TypeAir-to-surface anti-radiation missile
- DesignerHughes Aerospace
- Length3.962 m
- Diameter342.9 mm
- Launch Weight431.37 kg
- In ServiceNo
◈Guidance8MOD.8
- Guidance TypeActive Radar
- Seeker TypePassive radar homing
- Fire-and-ForgetYes
- Two-Way DatalinkNo
- Top-Attack CapableNo
- Imaging Infrared SeekerNo
- Inertial / GPS GuidanceNo
- Sea-SkimmingNo
▣Propulsion4MOD.4
- Propulsion TypeRocket
- Motor TypeLockheed XSR13-LP-1
- Two-StageNo
- Fuel / PropellantSolid fuel
◇Performance3MOD.3
- Top Speed (Mach)4 Mach
- Flight ProfileHigh-speed, direct attack
- HypersonicNo
◆Warhead4MOD.4
- Warhead TypeHigh explosive
- Warhead Weight113.4 kg
- Tandem HEAT ChargeNo
- Nuclear-CapableNo
▤Launch Platform6MOD.6
- Launch PlatformF-4D, A-6B, F-105F
- Air-LaunchedYes
- Ground-LaunchedNo
- Naval-LaunchedYes
- Man-PortableNo
- Launcher TypeAircraft pylon
⬢Production3MOD.3
- Operators1
- Variants1
- Production Start1,966 year
▲Warhead Detail3MOD.3
- Detonation Mechanism / FuzeImpact
- Explosive Filler Weight113.4 kg
- Explosive Filler Typehigh explosive
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1966Production started
60
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
AIR-TO-GROUND MISSILES (AGM) RANKING Air-to-Ground Missiles (AGM) · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
35AIR-TO-GROUND MISSILES (AGM)10COLD WAR · AIR-TO-GROUND MISSILES (AGM)2094UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS39PERFORMANCE/PRICE · AIR-TO-GROUND MISSILES (AGM)
ⓘ Rankings are within theAir-to-Ground Missiles (AGM)category.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
Guidance system using onboard radar to actively emit and receive signals for target tracking and missile course correction.
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.
Launched from naval platforms, such as ships or submarines.
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