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HighVirgo

Short-Range Ballistic Missiles (SRBM) · United States · 1958
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HighVirgo

* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Range
30
Payload
40
Accuracy
25
Mobility
50
Readiness
45
Penetration
35
Survivability
20
Reliability
55
Technology
40
Strategic Value
30
Origin United States
ManufacturerLockheed Corporation, Convair, Thiokol
CategoryShort-Range Ballistic Missiles (SRBM)
EraEarly Cold War
In service1958–1959
Operators1 countries
Quantity4
Data Quality84%
35
Short-Range Ballistic Missiles (SRBM) MASS Rating
7/18
Early Cold War
66/89
All-Time
Short-Range Ballistic Missiles (SRBM) · 10 axes scored
Range
30
Payload
40
Accuracy
25
Mobility
50
Readiness
45
Penetration
35
Survivability
20
Reliability
55
Technology
40
Strategic Value
30
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the short-range ballistic missiles (srbm) category.
01 / Overview
High Virgo
Production
1958–1959
Quantity
4
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
SHORT-RANGE BALLISTIC MISSILES (SRBM) · EARLY COLD WAR
7
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
25
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
35
short-range ballistic missiles (srbm) category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the short-range ballistic missiles (srbm) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
  • Missile Classair-launched ballistic missile
  • Service Entry Year1958
  • Length9.144 m
  • Diameter0.79 m
  • Launch Weight5,443.2 kg
◈Propulsion4MOD.4
  • Propulsion Typesolid rocket
  • Number of Stages1
  • Fuel Typesolid fuel
  • Solid-FuelYes
▣Performance2MOD.2
  • Maximum Range298 km
  • Re-Entry Speed (Mach)6 Mach
◇Accuracy & Re-Entry1MOD.1
◆Production3MOD.3
  • Total Production4
  • Operators1
  • First Test1958
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1958Production started
  2. 1959Production ended
68
years in service
1
years in production
4
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
Guidance system combining inertial navigation (self-contained motion tracking) with GPS (satellite-based positioning) for precise trajectory correction in ballistic missiles.
Propellant consisting of a solid mixture of fuel and oxidizer, enabling long-term storage and immediate launch readiness.
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