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AGM-86 ALCM
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AGM-86ALCM

Air-Launched Cruise Missiles (ALCM) · United States · 1982
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AGM-86ALCM

AGM-86 ALCM
AGM-86 ALCM Photo: R.L. House · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Range
85
Accuracy
80
Low-Observability
75
Lethality
70
Stand-Off Value
90
Nuclear Capability
85
Counter-Measure Resistance
70
Reliability
80
Technology
90
Strategic Value
95
Origin United States
ManufacturerBoeing
CategoryAir-Launched Cruise Missiles (ALCM)
EraCold War
In service1982
Operators1 countries
Quantity1,715
Data Quality83%
81
Air-Launched Cruise Missiles (ALCM) MASS Rating
2/4
Cold War
3/13
All-Time
Air-Launched Cruise Missiles (ALCM) · 10 axes scored
Range
85
Accuracy
80
Low-Observability
75
Lethality
70
Stand-Off Value
90
Nuclear Capability
85
Counter-Measure Resistance
70
Reliability
80
Technology
90
Strategic Value
95
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the air-launched cruise missiles (alcm) category.
01 / Overview
AGM-86 ALCM
Prime contractor
Production
1982–
Quantity
1,715
Unit Price (current)
$1.0M
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
AIR-LAUNCHED CRUISE MISSILES (ALCM) · COLD WAR
2
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$1.0M
Inflation: +%0
81
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
◎General7MOD.7
  • Missile TypeAir-to-ground strategic cruise missile
  • Service Entry Year1982
  • DesignerBoeing
  • Length6.096 m
  • Diameter500 mm
  • Launch Weight1.458 kg
  • In ServiceYes
◈Guidance2MOD.2
▣Propulsion3MOD.3
  • Propulsion Typeturbofan
  • Motor TypeWilliams F107-WR-101
  • Boost StageYes
◇Performance4MOD.4
  • Maximum Range2,400 km
  • Top Speed889 m/s
  • Top Speed (Mach)0.73 Mach
  • HypersonicNo
◆Warhead2MOD.2
▤Launch Platform2MOD.2
⬢Production4MOD.4
  • Total Production1,715
  • Unit Cost1,000,000 USD
  • Variants3
  • Production Start1,980 year
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1982Production started
44
years in service
1,715
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.
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.
Guidance system combining inertial navigation (self-contained motion tracking) with GPS (satellite-based positioning) for precise trajectory correction in ballistic missiles.
Relating to or using nuclear energy, typically fission, for propulsion or power generation in military vessels.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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