Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ 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
ⓘ 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
◈Guidance8MOD.8
- Guidance TypeImaging Infrared (IIR)
- Seeker Typeimaging infrared
- Fire-and-ForgetYes
- Two-Way DatalinkNo
- Top-Attack CapableNo
- Imaging Infrared SeekerYes
- Inertial / GPS GuidanceYes
- Sea-SkimmingNo
▣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
- Warhead TypeBROACH penetration warhead
- Warhead Weight450 kg
- Tandem HEAT ChargeYes
- Penetration (RHA)3,000 mm
- Proximity FuzeYes
- Blast / Lethal Radius100 m
- Nuclear-CapableNo
▤Launch Platform6MOD.6
- Launch PlatformMirage 2000, Rafale, Su-24, Tornado, Typhoon, Gripen
- Air-LaunchedYes
- Ground-LaunchedNo
- Naval-LaunchedNo
- Man-PortableNo
- Launcher Typeaircraft hardpoint
⬢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
- 1947First deployment: Kashmir conflict
- 1998Entered service
- 2002Production started
24
years in service
11
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Conflicts
STORM SHADOW · CONFLICTS SERVED IN14% win·14% loss
Total Conflicts
7
Victories
1
Ongoing
0
Losses
1
20252025 India–Pakistan conflictCeasefire→2014–Yemeni Civil War—→2011–2024Syrian Civil WarDecisive victory→2011Libyan Civil War—→2011Operation Unified Protector—→20112011 military intervention in Libya—→2003–2011Iraq WarDecisive victory→
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
Operator Inventory4country · 1,130units
1,130active
06 / MASS Score
AIR-LAUNCHED CRUISE MISSILES (ALCM) RANKING Air-Launched Cruise Missiles (ALCM) · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
6AIR-LAUNCHED CRUISE MISSILES (ALCM)2POST-COLD WAR · AIR-LAUNCHED CRUISE MISSILES (ALCM)48FRANCE · ALL WEAPONS2PRICE · AIR-LAUNCHED CRUISE MISSILES (ALCM)399PRICE · ALL WEAPONS1PERFORMANCE/PRICE · AIR-LAUNCHED CRUISE MISSILES (ALCM)
ⓘ Rankings are within theAir-Launched Cruise Missiles (ALCM)category.
📖 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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