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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the general purpose (iron) bombs category.
01 / Overview
H-4 SOW
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2013–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
GENERAL PURPOSE (IRON) BOMBS · MODERN ERA
6
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
75
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the general purpose (iron) bombs category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- Munition Typeprecision-guided glide bomb
- Service Entry Year2003
- Total Weight500 kg
- Length2.5 m
- Diameter330 mm
- In ServiceYes
◈Guidance3MOD.3
- GuidedYes
- Guidance TypeElectro-optical (infrared homing)
- Imaging InfraredYes
▣Warhead & Effect3MOD.3
- Warhead Typehigh explosives
- Explosive Filler Weight250 kg
- Filler TypeHigh explosives
◇Delivery3MOD.3
- Stand-OffYes
- Stand-Off Range120 km
- Glide Range120 km
◆Platform1MOD.1
- Compatible AircraftDassault Mirage-III, Dassault Mirage-V, JF-17 Thunder
▤Production1MOD.1
- Operators1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2013Production started
- 2015Entered service
13
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
GENERAL PURPOSE (IRON) BOMBS RANKING General Purpose (Iron) Bombs · Modern Era
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
54GENERAL PURPOSE (IRON) BOMBS6MODERN ERA · GENERAL PURPOSE (IRON) BOMBS13PAKISTAN · ALL WEAPONS74PERFORMANCE/PRICE · GENERAL PURPOSE (IRON) BOMBS
ⓘ Rankings are within theGeneral Purpose (Iron) Bombscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
A guided bomb is a munition that uses a guidance system to modify its flight path in real-time to ensure accuracy.
A guidance system in ATGMs that uses infrared sensors to create a thermal image of the target for precise homing.
A stand-off capability refers to the ability of a weapon to be deployed at a distance from the target, typically to enhance aircraft or launch platform survivability.
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