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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the ship-launched anti-ship missiles category.
01 / Overview
AS.34 Kormoran
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1977–1991
Quantity
490
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
SHIP-LAUNCHED ANTI-SHIP MISSILES · COLD WAR
7
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the ship-launched anti-ship missiles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- Missile TypeMedium-range, active radar homing air-to-surface missile
- DesignerMesserschmitt-Bölkow-Blohm
- Length4.4 m
- Diameter344 mm
- Launch Weight600 kg
- In ServiceYes
◈Guidance2MOD.2
- Guidance TypeActive Radar
- Seeker Typeactive radar seeker
▣Propulsion4MOD.4
- Propulsion Typesolid-propellant rocket motor
- Motor Typesolid-propellant rocket motor
- Boost StageYes
- Fuel / Propellantsolid propellant
◇Performance3MOD.3
- Maximum Range35 km
- Top Speed680 m/s
- Top Speed (Mach)2 Mach
◆Warhead3MOD.3
- Warhead Typedelay-fused warhead
- Warhead Weight220 kg
- Penetration (RHA)90 mm
▤Launch Platform2MOD.2
- Launch PlatformAircraft (F-104G Starfighter, Tornado IDS)
- Air-LaunchedYes
⬢Production4MOD.4
- Total Production490
- Operators2
- Variants2
- Production Start1,973 year
▲Warhead Detail2MOD.2
- Detonation Mechanism / Fuzedelay-fused
- Explosive Filler Type165 kg/220 kg
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1977Production started
- 1991Production ended
49
years in service
14
years in production
490
units produced
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
SHIP-LAUNCHED ANTI-SHIP MISSILES RANKING Ship-Launched Anti-Ship Missiles · Cold War
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📖 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.
The initial propulsion phase where a high-thrust motor accelerates the missile to operational velocity.
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