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ASALM

Air-to-Ground Missiles (AGM) · United States · 1983
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ASALM

ASALM
ASALM Photo: Unknown author · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Range
75
Lethality
80
Accuracy
85
Guidance Versatility
70
Stand-Off Capability
90
Penetration
85
Counter-Measure Resistance
75
Reliability
60
Technology
90
Cost-Effectiveness
50
Origin United States
ManufacturerMartin Marietta
CategoryAir-to-Ground Missiles (AGM)
EraCold War
In service1983
Operators1 countries
Data Quality83%
79
Air-to-Ground Missiles (AGM) MASS Rating
3/17
Cold War
8/59
All-Time
Air-to-Ground Missiles (AGM) · 10 axes scored
Range
75
Lethality
80
Accuracy
85
Guidance Versatility
70
Stand-Off Capability
90
Penetration
85
Counter-Measure Resistance
75
Reliability
60
Technology
90
Cost-Effectiveness
50
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the air-to-ground missiles (agm) category.
01 / Overview
ASALM
Prime contractor
Production
1983–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
AIR-TO-GROUND MISSILES (AGM) · COLD WAR
3
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
45
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
79
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
◎General3MOD.3
  • Missile TypeHigh supersonic air-launched cruise missile
  • Length4.267 m
  • Launch Weight1,225 kg
◈Guidance2MOD.2
▣Propulsion4MOD.4
  • Propulsion Typerocket-ramjet
  • Motor Typesolid-fuel rocket and ramjet
  • Boost StageYes
  • Fuel / PropellantShelldyne-H
◇Performance6MOD.6
  • Maximum Range483 km
  • Top Speed1,872 m/s
  • Top Speed (Mach)5.5 Mach
  • Cruise Altitude12,192 m
  • Flight Profilehigh supersonic cruise
  • HypersonicYes
◆Warhead3MOD.3
▤Launch Platform3MOD.3
  • Launch PlatformB-1 bomber, FB-111
  • Air-LaunchedYes
  • Launcher Typesame launchers as SRAM
⬢Warhead Detail1MOD.1
  • Explosive Filler TypeW69 thermonuclear
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1983Production started
43
years in service
1
countries operating
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
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.
Characterized by a flight speed exceeding Mach 5, or approximately 6,150 km/h (3,800 mph) or higher.
Relating to or using nuclear energy, typically fission, for propulsion or power generation in military vessels.
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