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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
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💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MEDIUM-RANGE AAM (MRAAM / BVR) · POST-COLD WAR
2
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
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
◎General6MOD.6
- Missile Typebeyond-visual-range missile
- Service Entry Year1992
- DesignerRaytheon
- Length3.66 m
- Diameter178 mm
- Launch Weight152 kg
◈Guidance3MOD.3
- Guidance TypeActive Radar
- Fire-and-ForgetYes
- Two-Way DatalinkYes
▣Performance2MOD.2
- Maximum Range160 km
- Top Speed (Mach)4 Mach
◇Warhead2MOD.2
- Warhead Weight10 kg
- Proximity FuzeYes
◆Launch Platform2MOD.2
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1992Production started
34
years in service
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
MEDIUM-RANGE AAM (MRAAM / BVR) RANKING Medium-Range AAM (MRAAM / BVR) · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
5MEDIUM-RANGE AAM (MRAAM / BVR)2POST-COLD WAR · MEDIUM-RANGE AAM (MRAAM / BVR)5BRAZIL · ALL WEAPONS18PERFORMANCE/PRICE · MEDIUM-RANGE AAM (MRAAM / BVR)
ⓘ Rankings are within theMedium-Range AAM (MRAAM / BVR)category.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE6terms
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 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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