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Ground Attack / CAS Aircraft · 1986
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* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Ground-Attack Lethality
65
Payload
60
Loiter / Endurance
55
Survivability
50
Accuracy
70
Low-Altitude Capability
75
Avionics
55
Reliability
70
Versatility
65
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ManufacturerEmbraer, Alenia Aeronautica, Alenia Aermacchi
CategoryGround Attack / CAS Aircraft
EraCold War
In service1986–1999
Operators2 countries
Quantity230
Data Quality86%
63
Ground Attack / CAS Aircraft MASS Rating
31/55
Cold War
83/251
All-Time
Ground Attack / CAS Aircraft · 10 axes scored
Ground-Attack Lethality
65
Payload
60
Loiter / Endurance
55
Survivability
50
Accuracy
70
Low-Altitude Capability
75
Avionics
55
Reliability
70
Versatility
65
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the ground attack / cas aircraft category.
01 / Overview
AMX International AMX
Production
1986–1999
Quantity
230
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
GROUND ATTACK / CAS AIRCRAFT · COLD WAR
31
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
63
ground attack / cas aircraft category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the ground attack / cas aircraft category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
  • First Flight1984
  • Service Entry Year1989
  • Crew1
  • Primary RoleGround-attack aircraft
  • In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant5MOD.5
  • Engine TypeRolls-Royce Spey 807
  • Engine ModelRolls-Royce Spey 807
  • Number of Engines1
  • Thrust (dry, each)54
  • AfterburnerNo
▣Performance6MOD.6
  • Top Speed1,053 km/h
  • Top Speed (Mach)0.65 Mach
  • Service Ceiling13,000 m
  • Ferry Range3,336 km
  • Combat Radius500 km
  • Rate of Climb52.1 m/s
◇Dimensions & Weights5MOD.5
  • Length13.23 m
  • Wingspan9.8 m
  • Height3.7 m
  • Empty Weight6,700 kg
  • Max Takeoff Weight11,000 kg
◆Armament5MOD.5
  • Hardpoints6
  • Weapons Payload3,000 kg
  • Internal Gun; :*1× 20 mm (0.787 in) M61A1 Vulcan 6-barreled Gatling cannon (Italian aircraft) :*2× 30 mm (1.181 in) Bernardini Mk-16
  • Air-to-Ground MissilesYes
  • Anti-Ship MissilesYes
▤Avionics & Stealth3MOD.3
⬢Production3MOD.3
  • Total Built230
  • Operators2
  • Variants5
▲Service History4MOD.4
  • Retirement Year2024
  • Production Start1986
  • Production End1999
  • Operational StatusActive service
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1977Sale: Italy (136 units)
  2. 1980Sale: Brazil (94 units)
  3. 1986Production started
  4. 1991First deployment: Yugoslav Wars
  5. 1999Production ended
40
years in service
13
years in production
230
units produced
2
countries operating
04 / Conflicts
AMX INTERNATIONAL AMX · CONFLICTS SERVED IN0% win
Total Conflicts
1
Victories
0
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
Operator Inventory2country · 65units
65active
AMX International AMXSALES3records
YearBuyerQuantityAmountPresent Value (2025)
1999Venezuela8——
1980Brazil94——
1977Italy136——
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
Air-to-Ground Missiles are guided missiles fired from aircraft to attack ground targets. They enable aircraft to engage and destroy enemy ground positions, vehicles, and installations.
Anti-ship missiles are guided missiles designed to engage and destroy naval vessels. They are typically used by aircraft, ships, or submarines to attack enemy ships.
A helmet-mounted display system that allows pilots to aim weapons by looking at targets, tracking head movements to direct sensors or weapons.
Enables real-time sharing of position, targeting, and sensor data among aircraft and platforms for coordinated combat operations.
A targeting pod is an external sensor module mounted on aircraft that provides laser designation, infrared imaging, and range‑finding to support precision strike and reconnaissance.
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