Data Quality83%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the direct ascent asat missiles category.
01 / Overview
ASM-135 ASAT
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1984–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
DIRECT ASCENT ASAT MISSILES
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PERFORMANCE/PRICE
35
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the direct ascent asat missiles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Performance1MOD.1
- Guidance TypeInfrared homing seeker
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1984Production started
42
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
DIRECT ASCENT ASAT MISSILES RANKING Direct Ascent ASAT Missiles
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
4DIRECT ASCENT ASAT MISSILES1489UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS5PERFORMANCE/PRICE · DIRECT ASCENT ASAT MISSILES
ⓘ Rankings are within theDirect Ascent ASAT Missilescategory.
📚 Sources