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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the short-range aam (sraam / wvr) category.
01 / Overview
AIM-132 ASRAAM
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1998–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
SHORT-RANGE AAM (SRAAM / WVR) · POST-COLD WAR
4
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
82
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the short-range aam (sraam / wvr) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General8MOD.8
- Missile Typeshort-range air-to-air missile
- Service Entry Year1998
- DesignerMBDA UK
- Length2.9 m
- Diameter127 mm
- Wingspan / Fin Span450 mm
- Launch Weight88 kg
- In ServiceYes
◈Guidance5MOD.5
- Guidance TypeImaging Infrared (IIR)
- Seeker Typeimaging infrared
- Fire-and-ForgetYes
- Imaging Infrared SeekerYes
- Inertial / GPS GuidanceYes
▣Propulsion3MOD.3
- Propulsion Typesolid rocket
- Motor Typedual-burn high-impulse solid rocket motor
- Fuel / Propellantsolid propellant
◇Performance5MOD.5
- Maximum Range25 km
- Top Speed3,704 m/s
- Top Speed (Mach)3 Mach
- Flight Profilehigh off-boresight fire-and-forget
- Maximum G50
◆Warhead3MOD.3
- Warhead Typeblast/fragmentation
- Warhead Weight10 kg
- Proximity FuzeYes
▤Launch Platform4MOD.4
- Launch Platform*Royal Air Force: Typhoon *Royal Air Force and Royal Navy: F-35 Lightning II *Indian Air Force: Jaguar *SHORAD (e.g. Rav
- Air-LaunchedYes
- Ground-LaunchedYes
- Launcher Typerail launch
⬢Production1MOD.1
- Unit Cost200,000 USD
▲Warhead Detail3MOD.3
- Detonation Mechanism / FuzeLaser proximity fuze and impact
- Explosive Filler Weight10 kg
- Explosive Filler Typehigh-explosive
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1998Production started
28
years in service
7
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
SHORT-RANGE AAM (SRAAM / WVR) RANKING Short-Range AAM (SRAAM / WVR) · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
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ⓘ Rankings are within theShort-Range AAM (SRAAM / WVR)category.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE7terms
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 a ground-based platform, such as a vehicle or tripod, rather than an aircraft or other airborne system.
Imaging infrared guidance uses a sensor to capture a thermal image of the target, enabling the missile to track and hit with high precision.
A guidance system in ATGMs that uses infrared sensors to create a thermal image of the target for precise homing.
A guidance method that uses inertial navigation sensors together with satellite‑based GPS signals to determine a missile’s position and steer it toward a target.
A proximity fuze is a detonation mechanism in ATGMs that triggers when the missile approaches within a set distance of a target, using sensors like radar or laser to detect proximity.
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