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Hughes Tank Breaker
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Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM) · United States · 1984
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HughesTankBreaker

Hughes Tank Breaker
Hughes Tank Breaker Photo: U.S. Army · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain Use of this image does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Penetration
75
Range
60
Guidance / Accuracy
70
Fire-and-Forget
30
Top-Attack Capability
85
Portability
65
Counter-Measure Resistance
55
Reliability
70
Technology
75
Cost-Effectiveness
60
Origin United States
ManufacturerHughes Aircraft Company
CategoryAnti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM)
EraCold War
In service1984
Operators1 countries
Data Quality83%
66
Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM) MASS Rating
3/35
Cold War
27/86
All-Time
Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM) · 10 axes scored
Penetration
75
Range
60
Guidance / Accuracy
70
Fire-and-Forget
30
Top-Attack Capability
85
Portability
65
Counter-Measure Resistance
55
Reliability
70
Technology
75
Cost-Effectiveness
60
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the anti-tank guided missiles (atgm) category.
01 / Overview
Hughes Tank Breaker
Prime contractor
Production
1984–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ANTI-TANK GUIDED MISSILES (ATGM) · COLD WAR
3
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
67
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
66
anti-tank guided missiles (atgm) category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the anti-tank guided missiles (atgm) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
  • Service Entry Year1984
  • Length1.6 m
  • Diameter178 mm
  • Launch Weight49 kg
◈Guidance3MOD.3
▣Performance1MOD.1
  • Maximum Range8 km
◇Warhead1MOD.1
  • Penetration (RHA)800 mm
◆Launch Platform2MOD.2
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1984Production started
42
years in service
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
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.
Launched from a ground-based platform, such as a vehicle or tripod, rather than an aircraft or other airborne system.
A guidance system that uses directed laser beams to track and adjust the trajectory of a missile toward its target.
A guidance mode for anti-tank missiles where the warhead detonates downward onto the thinner top armor of armored vehicles.
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