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Air-Launched Cruise Missiles (ALCM) · France · 2002
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Storm Shadow
Storm Shadow Photo: Rept0n1x · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Range
85
Accuracy
90
Low-Observability
80
Lethality
85
Stand-Off Value
95
Nuclear Capability
0
Counter-Measure Resistance
85
Reliability
80
Technology
90
Strategic Value
90
Origin France
ManufacturerMBDA
CategoryAir-Launched Cruise Missiles (ALCM)
EraPost-Cold War
In service2002
Operators11 countries
Data Quality86%
78
Air-Launched Cruise Missiles (ALCM) MASS Rating
2/4
Post-Cold War
6/13
All-Time
Air-Launched Cruise Missiles (ALCM) · 10 axes scored
Range
85
Accuracy
90
Low-Observability
80
Lethality
85
Stand-Off Value
95
Nuclear Capability
0
Counter-Measure Resistance
85
Reliability
80
Technology
90
Strategic Value
90
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the air-launched cruise missiles (alcm) category.
01 / Overview
Storm Shadow
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2002–
Unit Price (current)
$2.6M↗ 6% inflation · 2023→2025
Original Price
$2.5M (2023)
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
AIR-LAUNCHED CRUISE MISSILES (ALCM) · POST-COLD WAR
2
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$2.6M
Original: $2.5M (2023)
Inflation: +%6
78
air-launched cruise missiles (alcm) category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the air-launched cruise missiles (alcm) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General7MOD.7
  • Missile Typecruise missile
  • Service Entry Year2003
  • DesignerMatra BAe Dynamics
  • Length5.1 m
  • Diameter480 mm
  • Launch Weight1,300 kg
  • In ServiceYes
▣Propulsion5MOD.5
  • Propulsion Typeturbojet
  • Motor TypeMicroturbo TRI 60-30
  • Boost StageYes
  • Two-StageNo
  • Fuel / Propellantjet fuel
◇Performance8MOD.8
  • Minimum Range250 km
  • Maximum Range550 km
  • Top Speed980 m/s
  • Top Speed (Mach)0.8 Mach
  • Cruise Altitude10,000 m
  • Flight Profilelow-level terrain-following with climb at target
  • Maximum G10
  • HypersonicNo
◆Warhead7MOD.7
▤Launch Platform6MOD.6
⬢Production3MOD.3
  • Operators8
  • Variants1
  • Production Start1,994 year
▲Warhead Detail3MOD.3
  • Detonation Mechanism / Fuzedelayed penetration charge followed by main warhead
  • Explosive Filler Weight450 kg
  • Explosive Filler Typehigh explosive
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1947First deployment: Kashmir conflict
  2. 1998Entered service
  3. 2002Production started
24
years in service
11
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / Operators
Operator Inventory4country · 1,130units
1,130active
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE8terms
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.
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.
Imaging infrared guidance uses a sensor to capture a thermal image of the target, enabling the missile to track and hit with high precision.
A guidance system in ATGMs that uses infrared sensors to create a thermal image of the target for precise homing.
A guidance method that uses inertial navigation sensors together with satellite‑based GPS signals to determine a missile’s position and steer it toward a target.
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 tandem warhead configuration in anti-tank missiles where a smaller precursor charge detonates reactive armor, followed by a larger main charge to penetrate the underlying armor.
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