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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the air-launched cruise missiles (alcm) category.
01 / Overview
AGM-86 ALCM
Country
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
ⓘ 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
- Guidance TypeInertial / GPS
- Fire-and-ForgetYes
▣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
- Warhead Weight908 kg
- Nuclear-CapableYes
▤Launch Platform2MOD.2
- Launch PlatformBoeing B-52H Stratofortress
- Air-LaunchedYes
⬢Production4MOD.4
- Total Production1,715
- Unit Cost1,000,000 USD
- Variants3
- Production Start1,980 year
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1982Production started
44
years in service
1,715
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
AIR-LAUNCHED CRUISE MISSILES (ALCM) RANKING Air-Launched Cruise Missiles (ALCM) · Cold War
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ⓘ Rankings are within theAir-Launched Cruise Missiles (ALCM)category.
📖 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.
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