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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the land-attack cruise missiles (lacm) category.
01 / Overview
SSM-A-5 Boojum
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💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
LAND-ATTACK CRUISE MISSILES (LACM)
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PERFORMANCE/PRICE
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UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the land-attack cruise missiles (lacm) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- Missile Typesupersonic cruise missile
- DesignerNorthrop Corporation
- Length25.908 m
- Wingspan / Fin Span15.5 mm
- Launch Weight50,802 kg
- In ServiceNo
◈Guidance6MOD.6
- Guidance TypeAstro-Inertial
- Seeker TypeCelestial navigation
- Fire-and-ForgetYes
- Imaging Infrared SeekerNo
- Inertial / GPS GuidanceNo
- Sea-SkimmingNo
▣Propulsion4MOD.4
- Propulsion Typeturbojet
- Motor TypeGeneral Electric J47
- Boost StageYes
- Two-StageNo
◇Performance7MOD.7
- Minimum Range2,414 km
- Maximum Range8,047 km
- Top Speed681 m/s
- Top Speed (Mach)2 Mach
- Cruise Altitude21,336 m
- Flight Profileclimb at subsonic speed to its operating altitude, then conduct a supersonic dash
- HypersonicNo
◆Warhead4MOD.4
- Warhead Typenuclear
- Warhead Weight2,268 kg
- Tandem HEAT ChargeNo
- Nuclear-CapableYes
▤Launch Platform5MOD.5
- Launch Platformrocket sled, Convair B-36
- Air-LaunchedYes
- Ground-LaunchedYes
- Man-PortableNo
- Launcher Typerocket sled
⬢Production3MOD.3
- Total Production0
- Operators0
- Variants1
▲Warhead Detail1MOD.1
- Explosive Filler TypeNuclear
03 / History
05 / MASS Score
LAND-ATTACK CRUISE MISSILES (LACM) RANKING Land-Attack Cruise Missiles (LACM)
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55LAND-ATTACK CRUISE MISSILES (LACM)2781UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS55PERFORMANCE/PRICE · LAND-ATTACK CRUISE MISSILES (LACM)
ⓘ Rankings are within theLand-Attack Cruise Missiles (LACM)category.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE6terms
Capability of launching an anti-tank guided missile from an airborne platform, such as a helicopter or aircraft.
Guidance system combining celestial navigation (astro) with inertial measurement units for autonomous missile navigation.
The initial propulsion phase where a high-thrust motor accelerates the missile to operational velocity.
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.
Relating to or using nuclear energy, typically fission, for propulsion or power generation in military vessels.
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