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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the air-to-ground missiles (agm) category.
01 / Overview
Popeye
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1985–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
AIR-TO-GROUND MISSILES (AGM) · COLD WAR
4
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the air-to-ground missiles (agm) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General7MOD.7
- Missile TypeAir-to-surface missile
- Service Entry Year1985
- DesignerRafael Advanced Defense Systems
- Length4.82 m
- Diameter533 mm
- Launch Weight1,360 kg
- In ServiceYes
◈Guidance6MOD.6
- Guidance TypeInertial / GPS
- Seeker Typeimaging infrared or TV
- Fire-and-ForgetYes
- Two-Way DatalinkYes
- Imaging Infrared SeekerYes
- Inertial / GPS GuidanceYes
▣Propulsion4MOD.4
- Propulsion Typerocket
- Motor Typesolid-fuel rocket
- Two-StageNo
- Fuel / Propellantsolid
◇Performance4MOD.4
- Minimum Range78 km
- Maximum Range78 km
- Flight Profilestandoff cruise
- HypersonicNo
◆Warhead3MOD.3
- Warhead Typeblast fragmentation or penetrating
- Warhead Weight340 kg
- Nuclear-CapableYes
▤Launch Platform5MOD.5
- Launch PlatformFixed-wing aircraft, Dolphin class submarine
- Air-LaunchedYes
- Ground-LaunchedNo
- Naval-LaunchedYes
- Man-PortableNo
⬢Production3MOD.3
- Operators6
- Variants6
- Production Start1,985 year
▲Warhead Detail1MOD.1
- Explosive Filler Typeblast fragmentation or I-800 penetrating
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1985Production started
- 1986Entered service
41
years in service
6
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
AIR-TO-GROUND MISSILES (AGM) RANKING Air-to-Ground Missiles (AGM) · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
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ⓘ Rankings are within theAir-to-Ground Missiles (AGM)category.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE8terms
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.
A guidance system in ATGMs that uses infrared sensors to create a thermal image of the target for precise homing.
Guidance system combining inertial navigation (self-contained motion tracking) with GPS (satellite-based positioning) for precise trajectory correction in ballistic missiles.
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.
Relating to or using nuclear energy, typically fission, for propulsion or power generation in military vessels.
Enables real-time sharing of position, targeting, and sensor data among aircraft and platforms for coordinated combat operations.
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