Data Quality83%
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) · EARLY COLD WAR
14
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
15
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 TypeAir-to-air missile
- DesignerConvair Division of General Dynamics
- Length5.486 m
- Diameter457.2 mm
- Launch Weight1,542.214 kg
- In ServiceNo
◈Performance2MOD.2
- Maximum Range230 km
- Top Speed (Mach)3 Mach
▣Warhead2MOD.2
- Warhead TypeThermonuclear
- Nuclear-CapableYes
◇Launch Platform5MOD.5
- Launch PlatformAdvanced F-106 Delta Dart interceptor
- Air-LaunchedYes
- Ground-LaunchedNo
- Naval-LaunchedNo
- Man-PortableNo
◆Production4MOD.4
- Total Production0
- Operators0
- Variants0
- Production Start1,956 year
▤Warhead Detail1MOD.1
- Explosive Filler TypeThermonuclear
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1956Production started
70
years in service
04 / MASS Score
MEDIUM-RANGE AAM (MRAAM / BVR) RANKING Medium-Range AAM (MRAAM / BVR) · Early Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
56MEDIUM-RANGE AAM (MRAAM / BVR)14EARLY COLD WAR · MEDIUM-RANGE AAM (MRAAM / BVR)2451UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS64PERFORMANCE/PRICE · MEDIUM-RANGE AAM (MRAAM / BVR)
ⓘ Rankings are within theMedium-Range AAM (MRAAM / BVR)category.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
Capability of launching an anti-tank guided missile from an airborne platform, such as a helicopter or aircraft.
Relating to or using nuclear energy, typically fission, for propulsion or power generation in military vessels.
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