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Ram (rocket)
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Ram(rocket)

Air-to-Ground Missiles (AGM) · United States · 1950
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Ram(rocket)

Ram (rocket)
Ram (rocket) Photo: Unknown author · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Range
10
Lethality
25
Accuracy
15
Guidance Versatility
5
Stand-Off Capability
10
Penetration
30
Counter-Measure Resistance
5
Reliability
60
Technology
10
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin United States
ManufacturerNaval Air Weapons Station China Lake
CategoryAir-to-Ground Missiles (AGM)
EraEarly Cold War
In service1950–1955
Operators8 countries
Data Quality88%
19
Air-to-Ground Missiles (AGM) MASS Rating
7/8
Early Cold War
54/59
All-Time
Air-to-Ground Missiles (AGM) · 10 axes scored
Range
10
Lethality
25
Accuracy
15
Guidance Versatility
5
Stand-Off Capability
10
Penetration
30
Counter-Measure Resistance
5
Reliability
60
Technology
10
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the air-to-ground missiles (agm) category.
01 / Overview
Ram (rocket)
Production
1950–1955
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
AIR-TO-GROUND MISSILES (AGM) · EARLY COLD WAR
7
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
19
air-to-ground missiles (agm) category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the air-to-ground missiles (agm) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
  • Missile Typeair-to-surface rocket
  • Service Entry Year1950
  • Diameter165.1 mm
  • In ServiceYes
◈Propulsion2MOD.2
  • Propulsion TypeSolid-fuel rocket
  • Motor TypeSolid-fuel rocket
▣Performance1MOD.1
  • Maximum Range4.8 km
◇Warhead3MOD.3
  • Warhead Typeshaped charge
  • Warhead Weight8.9 kg
  • Penetration (RHA)610 mm
◆Launch Platform2MOD.2
  • Launch PlatformF-51 Mustang, F-80 Shooting Star, F4U Corsair
  • Air-LaunchedYes
▤Production2MOD.2
  • Operators1
  • Production Start1,944 year
⬢Warhead Detail2MOD.2
  • Explosive Filler Weight8.9 kg
  • Explosive Filler TypeComposition B, shaped charge
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1950Production started
  2. 1955Production ended
76
years in service
5
years in production
8
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE1terms
Capability of launching an anti-tank guided missile from an airborne platform, such as a helicopter or aircraft.
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