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Air-to-Ground Missiles (AGM) · France · 1985
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AS.30

AS.30
AS.30 Photo: The original uploader was Stahlkocher at German Wikipedia. · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Range
40
Lethality
55
Accuracy
60
Guidance Versatility
45
Stand-Off Capability
50
Penetration
50
Counter-Measure Resistance
55
Reliability
70
Technology
50
Cost-Effectiveness
65
Origin France
ManufacturerAérospatiale, Thomson-CSF
CategoryAir-to-Ground Missiles (AGM)
EraCold War
In service1985
Operators9 countries
Data Quality87%
53
Air-to-Ground Missiles (AGM) MASS Rating
8/17
Cold War
29/59
All-Time
Air-to-Ground Missiles (AGM) · 10 axes scored
Range
40
Lethality
55
Accuracy
60
Guidance Versatility
45
Stand-Off Capability
50
Penetration
50
Counter-Measure Resistance
55
Reliability
70
Technology
50
Cost-Effectiveness
65
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the air-to-ground missiles (agm) category.
01 / Overview
AS.30
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)
—
53
air-to-ground missiles (agm) category
ⓘ 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
▣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
  1. 1985Production started
41
years in service
6
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 3 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
📖 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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