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Nord SS.11
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NordSS.11

Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM) · France · 1956
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NordSS.11

Nord SS.11
Nord SS.11 Photo: U.S. Army Missile Command (MICOM) · 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
20
Range
25
Guidance / Accuracy
5
Fire-and-Forget
0
Top-Attack Capability
0
Portability
10
Counter-Measure Resistance
35
Reliability
60
Technology
10
Cost-Effectiveness
40
Origin France
ManufacturerAérospatiale, Nord Aviation
CategoryAnti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM)
EraEarly Cold War
In service1956–1985
Operators38 countries
Quantity180,000
Data Quality88%
18
Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM) MASS Rating
7/7
Early Cold War
84/86
All-Time
Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM) · 10 axes scored
Penetration
20
Range
25
Guidance / Accuracy
5
Fire-and-Forget
0
Top-Attack Capability
0
Portability
10
Counter-Measure Resistance
35
Reliability
60
Technology
10
Cost-Effectiveness
40
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the anti-tank guided missiles (atgm) category.
01 / Overview
Nord SS.11
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1956–1985
Quantity
180,000
Unit Price (current)
$16.7K↗ 777% inflation · 1969→2025
Original Price
$1.9K (1969)
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ANTI-TANK GUIDED MISSILES (ATGM) · EARLY COLD WAR
7
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
68
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$16.7K
Original: $1.9K (1969)
Inflation: +%777
18
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
◎General8MOD.8
  • Missile Typeanti-tank guided missile
  • Service Entry Year1956
  • DesignerNord Aviation
  • Length1.19 m
  • Diameter165 mm
  • Wingspan / Fin Span500 mm
  • Launch Weight30 kg
  • In ServiceYes
◈Guidance8MOD.8
▣Propulsion5MOD.5
  • Propulsion Typesolid-fuel rocket
  • Motor Typesolid-propellant rocket motor
  • Boost StageYes
  • Two-StageNo
  • Fuel / Propellantsolid propellant
◇Performance5MOD.5
  • Minimum Range0.5 km
  • Maximum Range3 km
  • Top Speed190 m/s
  • Flight Profileline-of-sight guided
  • HypersonicNo
◆Warhead6MOD.6
▤Launch Platform6MOD.6
⬢Production2MOD.2
  • Total Production180,000
  • Production Start1,953 year
▲Warhead Detail3MOD.3
  • Detonation Mechanism / Fuzecontact fuze
  • Explosive Filler Weight6.8 kg
  • Explosive Filler TypeType 140AC anti-armour
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1956Production started
  2. 1957Entered service
  3. 1985Production ended
70
years in service
29
years in production
180,000
units produced
29
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 9 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
Capability of launching an anti-tank guided missile from an airborne platform, such as a helicopter or aircraft.
The initial propulsion phase where a high-thrust motor accelerates the missile to operational velocity.
A guidance system where a missile receives mid-flight course corrections from an external source, such as ground control or satellite.
Launched from a ground-based platform, such as a vehicle or tripod, rather than an aircraft or other airborne system.
Launched from naval platforms, such as ships or submarines.
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