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ARMAT

Anti-Radiation Missiles (ARM) · France · 1979
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ARMAT

ARMAT
ARMAT Photo: Steinbeisser · Wikimedia Commons · CC0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Range
65
Seeker Sensitivity
70
Memorization Capability
50
Speed
75
Lethality
70
Frequency Coverage
60
Counter-Measure Resistance
65
Reliability
80
Technology
70
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Origin France
CategoryAnti-Radiation Missiles (ARM)
EraCold War
In service1979
Operators4 countries
Data Quality86%
66
Anti-Radiation Missiles (ARM) MASS Rating
6/14
Cold War
8/19
All-Time
Anti-Radiation Missiles (ARM) · 10 axes scored
Range
65
Seeker Sensitivity
70
Memorization Capability
50
Speed
75
Lethality
70
Frequency Coverage
60
Counter-Measure Resistance
65
Reliability
80
Technology
70
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the anti-radiation missiles (arm) category.
01 / Overview
ARMAT
Country
Production
1979–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ANTI-RADIATION MISSILES (ARM) · COLD WAR
6
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
88
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
66
anti-radiation missiles (arm) category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the anti-radiation missiles (arm) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General7MOD.7
  • Missile Typeanti-radar missile
  • Service Entry Year1979
  • DesignerMatra
  • Length4.15 m
  • Diameter400 mm
  • Launch Weight550 kg
  • In ServiceYes
◈Guidance3MOD.3
▣Propulsion3MOD.3
  • Propulsion Typesolid fuel rocket
  • Motor Typesolid fuel rocket
  • Fuel / Propellantsolid fuel
◇Performance4MOD.4
  • Minimum Range40 km
  • Maximum Range120 km
  • Top Speed900 m/s
  • Top Speed (Mach)2.5 Mach
◆Warhead2MOD.2
  • Warhead TypeSemi-Armour Piercing HE
  • Warhead Weight150 kg
▤Launch Platform4MOD.4
⬢Production1MOD.1
  • Production Start1,979 year
▲Warhead Detail1MOD.1
  • Explosive Filler Weight150 kg
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1979Production started
47
years in service
0
countries operating
ⓘ 4 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
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.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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