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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the medium-range aam (mraam / bvr) category.
01 / Overview
AIR-2 Genie
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1958–1962
Quantity
3,150
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MEDIUM-RANGE AAM (MRAAM / BVR) · EARLY COLD WAR
20
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
65
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the medium-range aam (mraam / bvr) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General7MOD.7
- Missile Typeshort-range air-to-air rocket
- Service Entry Year1958
- DesignerDouglas Aircraft Company
- Length2.743 m
- Diameter445 mm
- Launch Weight373 kg
- In ServiceYes
◈Guidance4MOD.4
- Guidance TypeUnguided
- Fire-and-ForgetNo
- Two-Way DatalinkNo
- Top-Attack CapableNo
▣Propulsion3MOD.3
- Propulsion Typesolid-fuel rocket
- Motor TypeThiokol SR49
- Fuel / Propellantsolid fuel
◇Performance4MOD.4
- Maximum Range9.66 km
- Top Speed1,020 m/s
- Top Speed (Mach)3.3 Mach
- Flight Profileabout 12 seconds total flight, Mach 3.3, ~10 km range
◆Warhead4MOD.4
- Warhead Typenuclear
- Proximity FuzeNo
- Blast / Lethal Radius300 m
- Nuclear-CapableYes
▤Launch Platform3MOD.3
- Launch PlatformF-89 Scorpion, F-101 Voodoo, F-106 Delta Dart
- Air-LaunchedYes
- Launcher Typewing pylon
⬢Production3MOD.3
- Total Production3,150
- Operators2
- Variants3
▲Warhead Detail2MOD.2
- Detonation Mechanism / Fuzetime-delay fuze
- Explosive Filler Type1.5 kT nuclear
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1958Production started
- 1962Production ended
68
years in service
4
years in production
3,150
units produced
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
MEDIUM-RANGE AAM (MRAAM / BVR) RANKING Medium-Range AAM (MRAAM / BVR) · Early Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
67MEDIUM-RANGE AAM (MRAAM / BVR)20EARLY COLD WAR · MEDIUM-RANGE AAM (MRAAM / BVR)2840UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS44PERFORMANCE/PRICE · MEDIUM-RANGE AAM (MRAAM / BVR)
ⓘ Rankings are within theMedium-Range AAM (MRAAM / BVR)category.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
Capability of launching an anti-tank guided missile from an airborne platform, such as a helicopter or aircraft.
Relating to or using nuclear energy, typically fission, for propulsion or power generation in military vessels.
Designation for missiles or munitions that do not use active or passive guidance systems to alter their trajectory after launch.
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