France MBDA
ASMP-A
French air-launched nuclear cruise missile carried by Rafale and Mirage 2000N aircraft as the airborne component of France's nuclear deterrent.
Compiled from public sources ·primary reference ↗ ·last verified 2026-07-05
500
km range
3
Mach
Procurement snapshot
Availability & export
French export-licensed
CIEEMG inter-ministerial approval; broadly export-oriented.
Channel: DGA / direct commercial
Fielded & proven
Operator data not public
Status: active.
Lifecycle cost (est.)
No public unit price to model from. Why so few systems publish one →
Interoperability
No standardised NATO calibre / datalink detected in public specs.
Derived guidance from public data, export regime by country of origin, lifecycle from the GAO ~30% acquisition rule. Verify eligibility, pricing and offsets with the manufacturer and your acquisition authority.
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. | 3 Mach |
|---|---|
| Range Maximum distance: ferry range for aircraft, operational range for vehicles, maximum engagement distance for missiles. Higher means more standoff or persistence. | 500 km |
Firepower
Armament, payload and guidance.
| Warhead type Blast-fragmentation, shaped charge (HEAT), penetrator, thermobaric or nuclear-capable. | Thermonuclear (TNA 300kt) |
|---|
Physical
Dimensions, weight and crew.
| Length Overall length including gun/probe where applicable. | 5.38 m |
|---|---|
| Width Overall width, matters for rail/road transport of vehicles. | 0.38 m |
| Combat weight Fully loaded weight. Lighter eases transport and bridging limits; heavier often means more armor. | 860 kg |
Propulsion
Engine, power and fuel.
| Propulsion type Turbofan, turboshaft, diesel, gas turbine, solid-fuel rocket, ramjet… | Liquid-fuel ramjet |
|---|
Specifications compiled from public MBDA and reference sources ↗. Published defense figures are approximations, treat comparisons as directional. Last verified 2026-07-05.
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Boeing AGM-86 ALCM Frequently asked questions
What is the range of the MBDA ASMP-A? +
The MBDA ASMP-A has a maximum range of 500 km.
How much does the MBDA ASMP-A weigh? +
The MBDA ASMP-A has a combat weight of 860 kg.
