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AGM-86A

Missile · USA

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American air-to-surface missile. The SCAD Subsonic Cruise Armed Decoy began full scale development in 1968. The nuclear armed missile was cancelled in 1973, only to be revived in 1982 as the ALCM, Air Launched Cruise Missile.

Development Cost $: 68.000 million. Recurring Price $: 0.150 million in 1971 dollars. Maximum range: 1,390 km (860 mi). Number Standard Warheads: 1. Standard warhead: W80. Warhead yield: 150 KT. CEP: 0.16 km (0.09 mi). Boost Propulsion: Turbofan. Maximum speed: 970 kph (600 mph). Initial Operational Capability: 1980. Floor: 15 m (49 ft).

Country
USA
Agency
Boeing