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Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM) · Iran · 1985
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Toophan Photo: Armin Karami · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Penetration
60
Range
55
Guidance / Accuracy
65
Fire-and-Forget
0
Top-Attack Capability
0
Portability
70
Counter-Measure Resistance
50
Reliability
75
Technology
55
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin Iran
ManufacturerHughes Aircraft Company, Aerospace Industries Organization, Iran Electronics Industries
CategoryAnti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM)
EraCold War
In service1985
Operators6 countries
Data Quality87%
49
Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM) MASS Rating
20/35
Cold War
55/86
All-Time
Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM) · 10 axes scored
Penetration
60
Range
55
Guidance / Accuracy
65
Fire-and-Forget
0
Top-Attack Capability
0
Portability
70
Counter-Measure Resistance
50
Reliability
75
Technology
55
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the anti-tank guided missiles (atgm) category.
01 / Overview
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ANTI-TANK GUIDED MISSILES (ATGM) · COLD WAR
20
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
49
anti-tank guided missiles (atgm) category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the anti-tank guided missiles (atgm) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General7MOD.7
  • Missile TypeAnti-tank guided missile
  • Service Entry Year1987
  • DesignerHughes Missile Systems
  • Length1.16 m
  • Diameter152 mm
  • Launch Weight18.5 kg
  • In ServiceYes
◈Guidance3MOD.3
▣Propulsion4MOD.4
  • Propulsion TypeSolid rocket
  • Motor TypeSolid rocket motor
  • Boost StageYes
  • Fuel / PropellantSolid propellant
◇Performance2MOD.2
  • Maximum Range3.75 km
  • Top Speed310 m/s
◆Warhead4MOD.4
▤Launch Platform5MOD.5
⬢Production2MOD.2
  • Variants11
  • Production Start1,985 year
▲Warhead Detail2MOD.2
  • Explosive Filler Weight3.6 kg
  • Explosive Filler TypeHE, HEAT, or thermobaric
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1980First deployment: Iran–Iraq War
  2. 1985Production started
  3. 1989Entered service
41
years in service
6
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Conflicts
TOOPHAN · CONFLICTS SERVED IN0% win
Total Conflicts
3
Victories
0
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
06 / MASS Score
ANTI-TANK GUIDED MISSILES (ATGM) RANKING Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM) · Cold War
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE6terms
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.
Launched from a ground-based platform, such as a vehicle or tripod, rather than an aircraft or other airborne system.
A lightweight, shoulder-fired anti-tank guided missile system designed for individual soldier transport and operation.
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.
Missile guidance system where commands are transmitted via a physical wire link between the launch point and the missile during flight.
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