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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
MICA
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1996–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MEDIUM-RANGE AAM (MRAAM / BVR) · POST-COLD WAR
1
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
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
◎General7MOD.7
- Missile Typeair-to-air missile
- Service Entry Year1996
- DesignerMatra
- Length3.1 m
- Diameter160 mm
- Launch Weight112 kg
- In ServiceYes
◈Guidance6MOD.6
- Guidance TypeActive Radar
- Seeker Typeactive radar homing / imaging infrared homing
- Fire-and-ForgetYes
- Two-Way DatalinkYes
- Imaging Infrared SeekerYes
- Inertial / GPS GuidanceYes
▣Propulsion2MOD.2
- Propulsion Typesolid-propellant rocket
- Motor Typesolid-propellant rocket motor
◇Performance5MOD.5
- Maximum Range80 km
- Top Speed (Mach)4 Mach
- Flight Profilelock-on after launch (LOAL)
- Maximum G50
- HypersonicNo
◆Warhead4MOD.4
- Warhead Typehigh-explosive
- Warhead Weight12 kg
- Proximity FuzeYes
- Nuclear-CapableNo
▤Launch Platform6MOD.6
- Launch Platform* Dassault Rafale * Mirage 2000 * Mirage F1 * Su-30MKI * Ground batteries * Surface vessels * Submarines
- Air-LaunchedYes
- Ground-LaunchedYes
- Naval-LaunchedYes
- Man-PortableNo
- Launcher Typebox launcher (ground), vertical launch system (naval)
⬢Production2MOD.2
- Variants8
- Production Start1,982 year
▲Warhead Detail2MOD.2
- Detonation Mechanism / FuzeProximity or direct impact
- Explosive Filler Typehigh-explosive
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1996Production started
30
years in service
22
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Inventory13country · 4,780units
4,780active
05 / MASS Score
MEDIUM-RANGE AAM (MRAAM / BVR) RANKING Medium-Range AAM (MRAAM / BVR) · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
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ⓘ Rankings are within theMedium-Range AAM (MRAAM / BVR)category.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE9terms
Guidance system using onboard radar to actively emit and receive signals for target tracking and missile course correction.
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.
Launched from a ground-based platform, such as a vehicle or tripod, rather than an aircraft or other airborne system.
A guidance system in ATGMs that uses infrared sensors to create a thermal image of the target for precise homing.
A guidance method that uses inertial navigation sensors together with satellite‑based GPS signals to determine a missile’s position and steer it toward a target.
Launched from naval platforms, such as ships or submarines.
A proximity fuze is a detonation mechanism in ATGMs that triggers when the missile approaches within a set distance of a target, using sensors like radar or laser to detect proximity.
Enables real-time sharing of position, targeting, and sensor data among aircraft and platforms for coordinated combat operations.
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