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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the anti-radiation missiles (arm) category.
01 / Overview
ALARM
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1990–
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ANTI-RADIATION MISSILES (ARM) · COLD WAR
3
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
88
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the anti-radiation missiles (arm) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- Missile Typeair-to-surface anti-radiation missile
- Service Entry Year1990
- DesignerBAe Dynamics
- Length4.24 m
- Diameter230 mm
- Launch Weight268 kg
◈Guidance3MOD.3
- Guidance TypeActive Radar
- Seeker Typepassive radar
- Fire-and-ForgetYes
▣Propulsion4MOD.4
- Propulsion Typesolid-fuel rocket
- Motor Typetwo stage solid rocket motor
- Two-StageYes
- Fuel / Propellantsolid-propellant
◇Performance4MOD.4
- Maximum Range93 km
- Top Speed682 m/s
- Cruise Altitude13,000 m
- Flight Profileloiter with parachute then secondary motor
◆Warhead2MOD.2
- Warhead Typehigh-explosive with proximity fuse
- Proximity FuzeYes
▤Launch Platform3MOD.3
- Launch PlatformTornado GR.4, Tornado F3
- Air-LaunchedYes
- Launcher Typeair launch
⬢Production2MOD.2
- Operators2
- Production Start1,986 year
▲Warhead Detail2MOD.2
- Detonation Mechanism / Fuzelaser proximity
- Explosive Filler TypeProximity fused high-explosive
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1990Production started
- 1993Entered service
36
years in service
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Conflicts
ALARM · CONFLICTS SERVED IN33% win
Total Conflicts
3
Victories
1
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
06 / MASS Score
ANTI-RADIATION MISSILES (ARM) RANKING Anti-Radiation Missiles (ARM) · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
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ⓘ Rankings are within theAnti-Radiation Missiles (ARM)category.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
Guidance system using onboard radar to actively emit and receive signals for target tracking and missile course correction.
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 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.
A two-stage ATGM propulsion system where a booster stage initially accelerates the missile before a sustainer stage maintains flight velocity.
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