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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the air-to-ground missiles (agm) category.
01 / Overview
AS.30
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1985–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
AIR-TO-GROUND MISSILES (AGM) · COLD WAR
8
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
75
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the air-to-ground missiles (agm) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
- Missile Typeair-to-ground missile
- Service Entry Year1960
- Length3.84 m
- Diameter340 mm
- Launch Weight520 kg
◈Guidance1MOD.1
- Guidance TypeSemi-Active Radar
▣Propulsion5MOD.5
- Propulsion Typesolid-fuel rocket
- Motor Typetwo-stage solid rocket motor
- Boost StageYes
- Two-StageYes
- Fuel / Propellantsolid propellant
◇Performance5MOD.5
- Minimum Range3 km
- Maximum Range11 km
- Top Speed450 m/s
- Cruise Altitude10,000 m
- Flight Profilestand-off attack
◆Warhead2MOD.2
- Warhead TypeSAPHE (semi-armor-piercing high-explosive)
- Warhead Weight240 kg
▤Launch Platform2MOD.2
- Launch PlatformMirage 2000D, Mirage 2000-5, F-16, Jaguar, Mirage F1, upgraded Super Etendard, Rafale
- Air-LaunchedYes
⬢Production3MOD.3
- Operators9
- Variants2
- Production Start1,960 year
▲Warhead Detail3MOD.3
- Detonation Mechanism / FuzeDelayed AP impact fuse (2 m ferroconcrete)
- Explosive Filler Weight240 kg
- Explosive Filler TypeSAPHE
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1985Production started
41
years in service
6
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 3 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries9country
05 / MASS Score
AIR-TO-GROUND MISSILES (AGM) RANKING Air-to-Ground Missiles (AGM) · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
29AIR-TO-GROUND MISSILES (AGM)8COLD WAR · AIR-TO-GROUND MISSILES (AGM)292FRANCE · ALL WEAPONS21PERFORMANCE/PRICE · AIR-TO-GROUND MISSILES (AGM)
ⓘ Rankings are within theAir-to-Ground Missiles (AGM)category.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
Capability of launching an anti-tank guided missile from an airborne platform, such as a helicopter or aircraft.
The initial propulsion phase where a high-thrust motor accelerates the missile to operational velocity.
A guidance method where a missile uses radar reflections from an external illuminator, typically a ground or airborne radar, to track and intercept a target.
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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