AIM-120D AMRAAM

The latest production variant of the AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile, adding a two-way datalink, GPS-aided navigation and extended range over earlier AMRAAMs. It is the standard beyond-visual-range air-to-air weapon of the US and allied air forces.

Range

160 km

Combat weight

152 kg

💲 Approximate US Air Force unit procurement cost, AIM-120D

Full specifications

Performance

Speed, range, altitude and engagement capability.

Max speed (Mach) Maximum speed as a multiple of the speed of sound. Mach 2+ is typical for air-superiority fighters.: 4 Mach

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Range Maximum distance: ferry range for aircraft, operational range for vehicles, maximum engagement distance for missiles. Higher means more standoff or persistence.: 160 km

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Firepower

Armament, payload and guidance.

Warhead Warhead mass. Heavier generally means larger effect radius, at the cost of range.: 18 kg

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Warhead type Blast-fragmentation, shaped charge (HEAT), penetrator, thermobaric or nuclear-capable.: Blast-fragmentation, proximity/impact fuze
Guidance How the weapon finds its target: inertial, GPS/GLONASS, active/semi-active radar, infrared, laser, TV, wire.: Active radar homing, Two-way datalink, GPS/INS midcourse update

Physical

Dimensions, weight and crew.

Length Overall length including gun/probe where applicable.: 3.66 m
Combat weight Fully loaded weight. Lighter eases transport and bridging limits; heavier often means more armor.: 152 kg

Propulsion

Engine, power and fuel.

Propulsion type Turbofan, turboshaft, diesel, gas turbine, solid-fuel rocket, ramjet…: Solid-fuel rocket

Program

Cost, production scale and operators.

Unit cost Approximate flyaway/unit cost where public. Defense pricing varies hugely by contract, offsets and configuration. Lower is cheaper.: $1,500,000

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Units built Total production run. Higher means proven manufacturing, mature logistics and spares availability.: 28,000

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Operator countries Number of countries operating the system. More operators means broader support ecosystem.: 40

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Specifications compiled from public Raytheon (RTX) and reference sources ↗. Published defense figures are approximations — treat comparisons as directional. Last verified 2026-07-01.

Frequently asked questions

What is the range of the Raytheon (RTX) AIM-120D AMRAAM? +

The Raytheon (RTX) AIM-120D AMRAAM has a maximum range of 160 km.

How much does the Raytheon (RTX) AIM-120D AMRAAM weigh? +

The Raytheon (RTX) AIM-120D AMRAAM has a combat weight of 152 kg.

What is the Raytheon (RTX) AIM-120D AMRAAM used for? +

The Raytheon (RTX) AIM-120D AMRAAM is a missile typically used for air superiority.

How many countries operate the Raytheon (RTX) AIM-120D AMRAAM? +

The Raytheon (RTX) AIM-120D AMRAAM is operated by 40 countries.

How much does the Raytheon (RTX) AIM-120D AMRAAM cost? +

The Raytheon (RTX) AIM-120D AMRAAM has an approximate unit cost of 1,500,000 USD. Defense pricing varies by contract, offsets and configuration — treat this as directional.