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AGM-87Focus

Air-to-Ground Missiles (AGM) · United States · 1969
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AGM-87Focus

⚙ AIM-9 Sidewinder variant
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Range
30
Lethality
20
Accuracy
30
Guidance Versatility
20
Stand-Off Capability
20
Penetration
20
Counter-Measure Resistance
15
Reliability
30
Technology
40
Cost-Effectiveness
20
Origin United States
ManufacturerGeneral Electric
CategoryAir-to-Ground Missiles (AGM)
EraCold War
In service1969–1970
Operators1 countries
Data Quality83%
24
Air-to-Ground Missiles (AGM) MASS Rating
16/17
Cold War
51/59
All-Time
Air-to-Ground Missiles (AGM) · 10 axes scored
Range
30
Lethality
20
Accuracy
30
Guidance Versatility
20
Stand-Off Capability
20
Penetration
20
Counter-Measure Resistance
15
Reliability
30
Technology
40
Cost-Effectiveness
20
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the air-to-ground missiles (agm) category.
01 / Overview
AGM-87 Focus
Prime contractor
Production
1969–1970
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
AIR-TO-GROUND MISSILES (AGM) · COLD WAR
16
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
15
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
24
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
◎General8MOD.8
  • Missile Typeair-to-surface
  • Service Entry Year1969
  • DesignerGeneral Electric
  • Length2.83 m
  • Diameter127 mm
  • Wingspan / Fin Span560 mm
  • Launch Weight70 kg
  • In ServiceNo
▣Propulsion5MOD.5
  • Propulsion Typesolid-fuel rocket
  • Motor TypeThiokol MK 17 MOD 3
  • Boost StageYes
  • Two-StageNo
  • Fuel / Propellantsolid
◇Performance2MOD.2
◆Warhead3MOD.3
▤Launch Platform6MOD.6
⬢Production2MOD.2
  • Variants0
  • Production Start1,969 year
▲Warhead Detail2MOD.2
  • Detonation Mechanism / Fuzeimpact
  • Explosive Filler Typehigh explosive
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1969Production started
  2. 1970Production ended
57
years in service
1
years in production
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
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.
Electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths longer than visible light, used in missile guidance systems to detect and track targets based on heat signatures.
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