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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
R.530
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1962–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MEDIUM-RANGE AAM (MRAAM / BVR) · EARLY COLD WAR
6
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
70
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 TypeShort-range air-to-air missile
- Service Entry Year1962
- DesignerMatra
- Length3.28 m
- Diameter263 mm
- Launch Weight192 kg
◈Guidance1MOD.1
- Guidance TypeSemi-Active Radar
▣Propulsion3MOD.3
- Propulsion TypeTwo-stage solid rocket
- Boost StageYes
- Two-StageYes
◇Performance4MOD.4
- Minimum Range1.5 km
- Maximum Range20 km
- Top Speed919 m/s
- Top Speed (Mach)2.7 Mach
◆Warhead2MOD.2
- Warhead Weight27.2 kg
- Proximity FuzeYes
▤Launch Platform2MOD.2
- Launch PlatformDassault Mirage F1, Dassault Mirage III, Vought F-8E(FN) Crusader
- Air-LaunchedYes
⬢Production2MOD.2
- Operators15
- Variants2
▲Warhead Detail1MOD.1
- Explosive Filler Weight27.2 kg
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1962Production started
64
years in service
12
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 3 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries15country
05 / MASS Score
MEDIUM-RANGE AAM (MRAAM / BVR) RANKING Medium-Range AAM (MRAAM / BVR) · Early Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
44MEDIUM-RANGE AAM (MRAAM / BVR)6EARLY COLD WAR · MEDIUM-RANGE AAM (MRAAM / BVR)455FRANCE · ALL WEAPONS34PERFORMANCE/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.
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.
A guidance method where a missile uses radar reflections from an external illuminator, typically a ground or airborne radar, to track and intercept a target.
A two-stage ATGM propulsion system where a booster stage initially accelerates the missile before a sustainer stage maintains flight velocity.
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