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Air-to-Ground Missiles (AGM) · United States · 1956
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BOAR

BOAR
BOAR Photo: Unknown author · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Range
10
Lethality
25
Accuracy
5
Guidance Versatility
0
Stand-Off Capability
5
Penetration
10
Counter-Measure Resistance
5
Reliability
60
Technology
10
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin United States
ManufacturerNaval Air Weapons Station China Lake
CategoryAir-to-Ground Missiles (AGM)
EraEarly Cold War
In service1956–1963
Operators1 countries
Quantity225
Data Quality84%
15
Air-to-Ground Missiles (AGM) MASS Rating
8/8
Early Cold War
57/59
All-Time
Air-to-Ground Missiles (AGM) · 10 axes scored
Range
10
Lethality
25
Accuracy
5
Guidance Versatility
0
Stand-Off Capability
5
Penetration
10
Counter-Measure Resistance
5
Reliability
60
Technology
10
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the air-to-ground missiles (agm) category.
01 / Overview
BOAR
Production
1956–1963
Quantity
225
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
AIR-TO-GROUND MISSILES (AGM) · EARLY COLD WAR
8
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
15
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
◎General7MOD.7
  • Missile Typeunguided air-to-surface rocket
  • Service Entry Year1956
  • DesignerNaval Ordnance Test Station
  • Length4.65 m
  • Diameter774.7 mm
  • Launch Weight907.18 kg
  • In ServiceNo
◈Guidance2MOD.2
▣Propulsion2MOD.2
◇Performance2MOD.2
  • Maximum Range12.07 km
  • Top Speed772.4 m/s
◆Warhead2MOD.2
▤Launch Platform2MOD.2
  • Launch PlatformDouglas AD Skyraider; McDonnell F2H Banshee
  • Air-LaunchedYes
⬢Warhead Detail1MOD.1
  • Explosive Filler TypeW7 nuclear
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1956Production started
  2. 1963Production ended
70
years in service
7
years in production
225
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
05 / MASS Score
AIR-TO-GROUND MISSILES (AGM) RANKING Air-to-Ground Missiles (AGM) · Early Cold War
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
Capability of launching an anti-tank guided missile from an airborne platform, such as a helicopter or aircraft.
Relating to or using nuclear energy, typically fission, for propulsion or power generation in military vessels.
Designation for missiles or munitions that do not use active or passive guidance systems to alter their trajectory after launch.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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