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AGM-80Viper

Air-to-Ground Missiles (AGM) · United States · 1960
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AGM-80Viper

* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Range
40
Lethality
30
Accuracy
50
Guidance Versatility
45
Stand-Off Capability
60
Penetration
20
Counter-Measure Resistance
40
Reliability
55
Technology
50
Cost-Effectiveness
40
Origin United States
ManufacturerStellantis North America
CategoryAir-to-Ground Missiles (AGM)
In service1960–1970
Operators1 countries
Data Quality84%
42
Air-to-Ground Missiles (AGM) MASS Rating
34/59
All-Time
Air-to-Ground Missiles (AGM) · 10 axes scored
Range
40
Lethality
30
Accuracy
50
Guidance Versatility
45
Stand-Off Capability
60
Penetration
20
Counter-Measure Resistance
40
Reliability
55
Technology
50
Cost-Effectiveness
40
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the air-to-ground missiles (agm) category.
01 / Overview
AGM-80 Viper
Prime contractor
Production
1960–1970
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
AIR-TO-GROUND MISSILES (AGM)
—
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
35
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
42
air-to-ground missiles (agm) category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the air-to-ground missiles (agm) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General2MOD.2
  • Missile TypeAir-to-surface missile
  • DesignerChrysler Corporation Missile Division
◈Guidance1MOD.1
▣Warhead1MOD.1
  • Warhead TypeBomblet
◇Warhead Detail2MOD.2
  • Detonation Mechanism / FuzeRadar altimeter
  • Explosive Filler TypeBomblet
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1960Production started
  2. 1970Production ended
66
years in service
10
years in production
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE1terms
Guidance system combining inertial navigation (self-contained motion tracking) with GPS (satellite-based positioning) for precise trajectory correction in ballistic missiles.
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