List of missiles by country explained

This list of missiles by country displays the names of missiles in order of the country where they originate (were developed), with the countries listed alphabetically and annotated with their continent (and defence alliance, if applicable). In cases where multiple nations have developed or produced a missile, it is listed under each significantly participating nation. Within the lists of each country, missiles are ordered by designation and/or calling name (the latter being especially relevant for Russian/Soviet missiles). In some cases multiple listings are used, in order to provide cross-references for easier navigation. This is a list of missiles developed by a particular country; a list of Military rockets. Anti-tank missiles are listed elsewhere

For an alphabetical list by missile name, see the list of missiles.

Argentina

Australia

Brazil

Canada

China

Missiles:[1]

European joint-venture

France

Germany

German missiles of World War II

Greece

India

See main article: Guided missiles of India.

surface-to-air missile.

successor to Akash and Akash-1S surface-to-air missiles (Under testing)

long-range surface-to-air missile.

anti-ballistic missile.

surface-to-air missile. (cancelled)

active radar homing beyond-visual-range missile.

anti-tank missile

Air-launched version of Nag anti-tank missile.

anti-tank missile.

surface-to-surface ballistic missile.

surface-to-surface ballistic missile.

surface-to-surface ballistic missile.

ship-launched surface-to-surface ballistic missile.

surface-to-surface medium range ballistic missile.[8]

Hypersonic intercontinental ballistic missile. Range: 11,000 km to 12,000 km (under development)

Intercontinental ballistic missile. Range: 8000 km - 17000 km (under development)

submarine-launched ballistic missile.

submarine-launched ballistic missile. (under development)

submarine launched intercontinental ballistic missile. (under development)

surface-to-surface hypersonic tactical missile.

tactical short-range ballistic missile.

Export variant of Prahaar with slightly higher range than Prahaar

Higher range variant of Prahaar

Long-range subsonic cruise missile (Technically closed)

cruise missile.

air-launched cruise missile.

miniature version based on the BrahMos (under development).

hypersonic missile (under development).

guided rockets (Pinaka Mk1 unguided & MK2 guided rockets, Pinaka Mk III in development)

Precision guided anti airfield bomb

Iran

Iraq

Israel

Italy

Japan

Nigeria

North Korea

Norway

Pakistan

Poland

Russia

The NATO reporting name of each missile is shown in parentheses behind the proper name.Missiles:[13]

Serbia

South Africa

RSA Series

(Above missile prototypes made by Houwteq, none entered production)

Other

(Above missiles made by Denel Dynamics)

South Korea

Legend: In South Korean service

Sweden

Legend: In European service

Anti-tank
Anti-air
Anti-ship
Air-to-surface
Prototypes

Switzerland

Legend: In European service

Taiwan

Legend: In Taiwanese service

Turkey

Legend: In Turkish service

Ukraine

Legend: In Ukrainian service

United Kingdom

United States

Mission design series (unified)

US DoD 4120 mission design series (MDS) designators and symbols for guided missiles, rockets, probes, boosters, and satellites.[55]

Status prefixLaunch environmentBasic missionVehicle type
C – captive A – air C – transport B – booster
D – dummy B – multiple D – decoy M – guided missile
J – special test (temporary) C – coffin E – electronic, communication N – probe
M – maintenance F – individual G – surface attack R – rocket
N – special test (permanent) G – surface I – aerial, space intercept S – satellite
X – experimental H – silo stored L – launch detection, surveillance
Y – prototype L – silo-launched M – scientific, calibration
Z – planning M – mobile N – navigation
P – soft pad Q – drone
R – ship S – space support
S – space T – training
U – underwater U – underwater attack
W – weather

Sample missile MDS – "BGM-109G" or LGM-30G silo-launched surface attack guided missile

Launch environment Multiple – B
Basic mission Surface attack – G
Vehicle type Guided missile – M
Design number 109th missile design – 109
Series 7th version of the design – G

Legend:

The list of U. S. missiles, sorted by ascending MDS number:

Joint designation system of 1947

Status prefixLaunch environment Target environment System designation Developing service Sequence number Modification suffix
R – research A – air A – air M – missileA – Air Force
T – training S – surface S – surface G – Army
X – experimental U – underwater U – underwater N – Navy
Y – service test

Test vehicle designations[57]

Basic missionSystem designation Developing service Sequence number Modification suffix
C – control TV – test vehicle A – Air Force
L – launching G – Army
P – propulsion N – Navy
R – research

Sequence numbers:

Air Force: Consecutive numerical sequence for each missile mission type.

Army: Single numerical sequence until 1948 when the sequence numbers were restarted.

Navy: Initially even numbers transitioning to sequential.

Sample vehicle designation "SSM-A-2 Navaho"

Prefix Not used
Launch environment S – surface S
Target environment S – surface S
System designation M – missile M
Developing service A – Air Force A
Sequence number Sequential number 2
Modification suffix Not used

Sample test vehicle designation "RTV-G-1 WAC Corporal"

Basic mission Research R
System designation Test vehicle TV
Developing service G – Army G
Sequence number 1
Modification suffix Not used

United States Air Force designation systems

United States Air Force designation system, 1947–1951

The list of missiles sorted by ascending Air Force 1947–1951 designations.[58]

United States Air Force designation system, 1951–1955

During this timeframe, the U.S. Air Force treated missiles as pilotless aircraft.

Basic mission Sequence number Modification series
B – bomber "ground attack missile"
F – fighter "antiaircraft missile"
X – experimental

The list of missiles sorted by ascending Air Force 1951–1955 designations.

1A version of the Falcon missile was briefly designated the F-104 before it was redesignated as the F-98.

2The X-11 and X-12 designations were assigned to one and three engine test missiles that would have been used to develop a five-engine version of the Atlas missile.

United States Air Force designation system, 1955–1963

Status prefixBasic mission Sequence number Modification series
H – hardened GAM – guided air-launched missile
R – reconnaissance GAR – guided air-launched rocket
S – space IM – intercept missile
T – training RM – research missile
U – training SM – strategic missile
X – experimental TM – tactical missile
Y – service test

For all basic missions except GAR (which started at 1) the sequence number started after 67 which was the last bomber designation used for guided missiles.

Sample Air Force 1955–1963 designation: "XSM-73"

Status prefix Experimental X
Basic mission Strategic missile SM
Sequence number 6th non-GAR missile after 67 73
Modification series Not used

The list of missiles sorted by ascending Air Force 1955–1963 designations.

United States Navy designation systems

United States Navy designation system 1941–1945

The list of missiles sorted by ascending Navy 1941–1945 designations.

Prefix Basic mission Manufacturer code
X – experimental BD – assault drone D – McDonnell
LB – bomb carrying glider E – Pratt–Read
TD – target drone P – Piper
T – Taylorcraft

United States Navy designation system 1946–1947

Basic mission Manufacturer sequence number Manufacturer code
KA – anti-aircraft None – first missile constructed by manufacturer D – McDonnell
KD – drone 2 – second missile constructed by manufacturerM – Martin
KG – ground attack 3 – 3rd missile constructed by manufacturerN – Naval Air Material Unit
KS – anti-ship Q – Fairchild
KU – research and test S – Sperry
Y – Convair
W – Willys-Overland

The list of missiles sorted by ascending Navy 1946–1947 designations.

United States Navy designation system 1947–1963

The list of missiles sorted by ascending Navy 1947–1963 designations.

United States Army designation systems

United States Army designation system 1941–1947

Designation Function Period of usage
BG – bomb gliderGlider with explosive warhead1942 to 1944
BQ – guided bombGround-launched remote controlled drone1942 to 1945
GB – glide bombGuided bomb1941 to 1947
GT – glide torpedoGuided bomb with a torpedo1943 to 1947
JB – jet bombMissile 1943 to 1947
VB – vertical bombGuided bomb 1943 to 1947

The list of missiles sorted by ascending Army 1941–1947 designations.

United States Army designation system 1948–1955

The list of missiles sorted by ascending Army 1948–1955 designations.

United States Army designation system 1955–1963

Prefix Army Ordnance designator Equipment category Sequence number Modification suffix
X – pre-production M – Ordnance designator

The list of missiles sorted by ascending Army 1955–1963 designations.

United States undesignated missiles

The list of undesignated United States missiles sorted alphabetically:

1Australian target missile briefly used by the United States Navy.

2The United States procured Rapier missile systems for the air defense of United States Air Force bases in the United Kingdom.

United States missiles with X designations

The list of X designated United States missiles numerically:

See also

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