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AKF-98

Air-Launched Cruise Missiles (ALCM) · People's Republic of China
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AKF-98

* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Range
75
Accuracy
70
Low-Observability
50
Lethality
80
Stand-Off Value
85
Nuclear Capability
70
Counter-Measure Resistance
65
Reliability
85
Technology
60
Strategic Value
75
Origin People's Republic of China
CategoryAir-Launched Cruise Missiles (ALCM)
Operators1 countries
Data Quality81%
72
Air-Launched Cruise Missiles (ALCM) MASS Rating
8/13
All-Time
Air-Launched Cruise Missiles (ALCM) · 10 axes scored
Range
75
Accuracy
70
Low-Observability
50
Lethality
80
Stand-Off Value
85
Nuclear Capability
70
Counter-Measure Resistance
65
Reliability
85
Technology
60
Strategic Value
75
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the air-launched cruise missiles (alcm) category.
01 / Overview
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
AIR-LAUNCHED CRUISE MISSILES (ALCM)
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PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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72
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
◎General6MOD.6
  • Missile Typeland-attack cruise missile
  • Service Entry Year2022
  • Length4 m
  • Diameter500 mm
  • Launch Weight1 kg
  • In ServiceYes
◈Guidance6MOD.6
▣Propulsion3MOD.3
  • Propulsion Typejet
  • Two-StageNo
  • Fuel / Propellantliquid fuel
◇Performance4MOD.4
  • Minimum Range500 km
  • Maximum Range1,000 km
  • Flight Profilestealthy terrain-following cruise
  • HypersonicNo
◆Warhead3MOD.3
  • Warhead Typeunitary or submunition dispenser
  • Warhead Weight0.5 kg
  • Nuclear-CapableNo
▤Launch Platform5MOD.5
⬢Production3MOD.3
  • Operators1
  • Variants2
  • Production Start2,022 year
▲Warhead Detail1MOD.1
  • Explosive Filler TypeApprox.
03 / History
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
05 / MASS Score
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
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.
A guidance system in ATGMs that uses infrared sensors to create a thermal image of the target for precise homing.
Guidance system combining inertial navigation (self-contained motion tracking) with GPS (satellite-based positioning) for precise trajectory correction in ballistic missiles.
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.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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