Data Quality80%
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
Pye Wacket
Category
Country
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MEDIUM-RANGE AAM (MRAAM / BVR)
—
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
5
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the medium-range aam (mraam / bvr) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
- Missile Typeair-to-air missile
- DesignerConvair (General Dynamics)
- Diameter1,778 mm
- Launch Weight230 kg
- In ServiceNo
◈Guidance2MOD.2
- Guidance TypeInfrared
- Seeker Typeinfrared homing
▣Propulsion5MOD.5
- Propulsion Typesolid-fuel rocket
- Motor TypeThiokol M58A2 solid-fuel rockets
- Boost StageYes
- Two-StageYes
- Fuel / Propellantsolid rocket engine
◇Performance7MOD.7
- Maximum Range133 km
- Top Speed2,210 m/s
- Top Speed (Mach)6.5 Mach
- Cruise Altitude23,580 m
- Flight Profiledefensive, omnidirectional launch, high‑altitude
- Maximum G250
- HypersonicYes
◆Warhead3MOD.3
- Warhead Typehigh explosive
- Warhead Weight25 kg
- Nuclear-CapableNo
▤Launch Platform6MOD.6
- Launch PlatformXB-70 Valkyrie (planned)
- Air-LaunchedYes
- Ground-LaunchedNo
- Naval-LaunchedNo
- Man-PortableNo
- Launcher Typeair launch
⬢Production3MOD.3
- Total Production0
- Operators0
- Variants0
▲Warhead Detail2MOD.2
- Explosive Filler Weight24.948 kg
- Explosive Filler Typehigh explosive
03 / History
04 / MASS Score
MEDIUM-RANGE AAM (MRAAM / BVR) RANKING Medium-Range AAM (MRAAM / BVR)
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
70MEDIUM-RANGE AAM (MRAAM / BVR)2877UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS71PERFORMANCE/PRICE · MEDIUM-RANGE AAM (MRAAM / BVR)
ⓘ Rankings are within theMedium-Range AAM (MRAAM / BVR)category.
📖 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.
Characterized by a flight speed exceeding Mach 5, or approximately 6,150 km/h (3,800 mph) or higher.
Electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths longer than visible light, used in missile guidance systems to detect and track targets based on heat signatures.
A two-stage ATGM propulsion system where a booster stage initially accelerates the missile before a sustainer stage maintains flight velocity.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
📚 Sources