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Diamondback
Photo: Hanson, C.M. · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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Diamondback

Medium-Range AAM (MRAAM / BVR) · United States
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Diamondback

Diamondback
Diamondback Photo: Hanson, C.M. · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Range
20
Seeker / Guidance
30
No-Escape Zone
25
Speed
40
Counter-Measure Resistance
15
Lethality
35
Data-Link
0
Reliability
20
Technology
25
Cost-Effectiveness
10
Origin United States
ManufacturerNaval Air Weapons Station China Lake
CategoryMedium-Range AAM (MRAAM / BVR)
Operators1 countries
Data Quality81%
24
Medium-Range AAM (MRAAM / BVR) MASS Rating
62/73
All-Time
Medium-Range AAM (MRAAM / BVR) · 10 axes scored
Range
20
Seeker / Guidance
30
No-Escape Zone
25
Speed
40
Counter-Measure Resistance
15
Lethality
35
Data-Link
0
Reliability
20
Technology
25
Cost-Effectiveness
10
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the medium-range aam (mraam / bvr) category.
01 / Overview
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MEDIUM-RANGE AAM (MRAAM / BVR)
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PERFORMANCE/PRICE
15
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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24
medium-range aam (mraam / bvr) category
ⓘ 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
▣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
▤Launch Platform1MOD.1
⬢Production1MOD.1
  • Total Production0
▲Warhead Detail1MOD.1
  • Explosive Filler TypeNuclear warhead
03 / History
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 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.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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