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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the anti-tank guided missiles (atgm) category.
01 / Overview
Type 96 Multi-Purpose Missile System
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1996–
Unit Price (current)
$24.5M↗ 55% inflation · 2007→2025
Original Price
$15.8M (2007)
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ANTI-TANK GUIDED MISSILES (ATGM) · POST-COLD WAR
6
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$24.5M
Original: $15.8M (2007)
Inflation: +%55
ⓘ 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/anti-Landing craft missile
- Service Entry Year1996
- DesignerJGSDF Ground Research and Development Command:GRD
- Length2 m
- Diameter160 mm
- Launch Weight60 kg
- In ServiceYes
◈Guidance8MOD.8
- Guidance TypeImaging Infrared (IIR)
- Seeker Typeimaging infrared (IIR)
- Fire-and-ForgetNo
- Two-Way DatalinkYes
- Top-Attack CapableYes
- Imaging Infrared SeekerYes
- Inertial / GPS GuidanceNo
- Sea-SkimmingNo
▣Propulsion3MOD.3
- Propulsion Typerocket
- Motor Typesolid fuel rocket
- Fuel / Propellantsolid
◇Performance3MOD.3
- Maximum Range25 km
- Flight Profilewire-guided with optical fibre datalink
- HypersonicNo
◆Warhead2MOD.2
- Warhead Typehigh-explosive anti-tank (HEAT)
- Nuclear-CapableNo
▤Launch Platform6MOD.6
- Launch Platformground vehicle
- Air-LaunchedNo
- Ground-LaunchedYes
- Naval-LaunchedNo
- Man-PortableNo
- Launcher Typemulti-purpose missile system
⬢Production4MOD.4
- Unit Cost2.4 USD
- Operators1
- Variants0
- Production Start1,986 year
▲Warhead Detail2MOD.2
- Detonation Mechanism / Fuzeimpact
- Explosive Filler TypeHEAT
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1996Production started
30
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
ANTI-TANK GUIDED MISSILES (ATGM) RANKING Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM) · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
15ANTI-TANK GUIDED MISSILES (ATGM)6POST-COLD WAR · ANTI-TANK GUIDED MISSILES (ATGM)37JAPAN · ALL WEAPONS2PRICE · ANTI-TANK GUIDED MISSILES (ATGM)278PRICE · ALL WEAPONS35PERFORMANCE/PRICE · ANTI-TANK GUIDED MISSILES (ATGM)
ⓘ Rankings are within theAnti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM)category.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
Launched from a ground-based platform, such as a vehicle or tripod, rather than an aircraft or other airborne system.
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.
Enables real-time sharing of position, targeting, and sensor data among aircraft and platforms for coordinated combat operations.
A guidance mode for anti-tank missiles where the warhead detonates downward onto the thinner top armor of armored vehicles.
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