Data Quality85%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the medium-range aam (mraam / bvr) category.
01 / Overview
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💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MEDIUM-RANGE AAM (MRAAM / BVR)
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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 medium-range aam (mraam / bvr) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General3MOD.3
- Missile TypeMedium-Range Air-to-Air Missile (MRAAM)
- DesignerDenel Dynamics
- In ServiceYes
◈Guidance8MOD.8
- Guidance TypeInfrared
- Seeker TypeImaging infrared
- Fire-and-ForgetYes
- Two-Way DatalinkYes
- Top-Attack CapableYes
- Imaging Infrared SeekerYes
- Inertial / GPS GuidanceYes
- Sea-SkimmingNo
▣Propulsion5MOD.5
- Propulsion TypeSolid-fuel rocket
- Motor TypeSolid-fuel rocket motor
- Boost StageYes
- Two-StageNo
- Fuel / PropellantSolid propellant
◇Performance2MOD.2
- Flight ProfileDual-thrust solid rocket
- HypersonicNo
◆Warhead4MOD.4
- Warhead TypeHigh-explosive fragmentation
- Tandem HEAT ChargeNo
- Proximity FuzeYes
- Nuclear-CapableNo
▤Launch Platform6MOD.6
- Launch PlatformFighter aircraft
- Air-LaunchedYes
- Ground-LaunchedNo
- Naval-LaunchedNo
- Man-PortableNo
- Launcher TypeWing or fuselage pylon
⬢Warhead Detail2MOD.2
- Detonation Mechanism / FuzeProximity fuze with impact backup
- Explosive Filler TypeRDX-based explosive
03 / History
04 / Operators
Operator Countries9country
05 / MASS Score
MEDIUM-RANGE AAM (MRAAM / BVR) RANKING Medium-Range AAM (MRAAM / BVR)
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ⓘ Rankings are within theMedium-Range AAM (MRAAM / BVR)category.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE9terms
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.
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.
Electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths longer than visible light, used in missile guidance systems to detect and track targets based on heat signatures.
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.
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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