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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the medium-range aam (mraam / bvr) category.
01 / Overview
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💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MEDIUM-RANGE AAM (MRAAM / BVR)
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PERFORMANCE/PRICE
15
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the medium-range aam (mraam / bvr) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- Missile TypeAir-to-air missile
- DesignerNaval Ordnance Test Station
- Length3.76 m
- Diameter304.8 mm
- Launch Weight385.55 kg
- In ServiceNo
◈Guidance3MOD.3
- Guidance TypeInfrared
- Seeker TypeInfrared seeker
- Fire-and-ForgetYes
▣Propulsion3MOD.3
- Propulsion TypeDual-thrust rocket
- Motor TypeLiquid-fueled
- Fuel / PropellantLiquid fuel UDMH/RFNA
◇Performance3MOD.3
- Maximum Range32.19 km
- Top Speed (Mach)3 Mach
- Cruise Altitude24,384 m
◆Warhead2MOD.2
- Warhead TypeNuclear warhead
- Nuclear-CapableYes
▤Launch Platform1MOD.1
- Air-LaunchedYes
⬢Production1MOD.1
- Total Production0
▲Warhead Detail1MOD.1
- Explosive Filler TypeNuclear warhead
03 / History
05 / MASS Score
MEDIUM-RANGE AAM (MRAAM / BVR) RANKING Medium-Range AAM (MRAAM / BVR)
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
62MEDIUM-RANGE AAM (MRAAM / BVR)2690UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS64PERFORMANCE/PRICE · MEDIUM-RANGE AAM (MRAAM / BVR)
ⓘ Rankings are within theMedium-Range AAM (MRAAM / BVR)category.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
Capability of launching an anti-tank guided missile from an airborne platform, such as a helicopter or aircraft.
Fire-and-forget refers to a missile guidance system where the missile guides itself to its target after launch, requiring no further input from the operator.
Electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths longer than visible light, used in missile guidance systems to detect and track targets based on heat signatures.
Relating to or using nuclear energy, typically fission, for propulsion or power generation in military vessels.
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