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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the medium-range sam category.
01 / Overview
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💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MEDIUM-RANGE SAM · EARLY COLD WAR
4
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
70
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the medium-range sam category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
- System TypeMedium-range surface-to-air missile system
- Service Entry Year1961
- MobileYes
- Crew10
- In ServiceYes
◈Effector / Missile7MOD.7
- Ready Missiles4
- Maximum Range35 km
- Minimum Range1.5 km
- Maximum Altitude18,000 m
- Minimum Altitude100 m
- Missile Speed (Mach)3 Mach
- Warhead TypeHigh-explosive fragmentation
▣Guidance4MOD.4
- Guidance TypeRadio command guidance
- Command GuidanceYes
- Simultaneous Engagements1
- All-WeatherYes
◇Radar & Sensors1MOD.1
- Search Range220 km
◆Gun (if applicable)1MOD.1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1961Production started
65
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
MEDIUM-RANGE SAM RANKING Medium-Range SAM · Early Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
74MEDIUM-RANGE SAM4EARLY COLD WAR · MEDIUM-RANGE SAM1089RUSSIA · ALL WEAPONS73PERFORMANCE/PRICE · MEDIUM-RANGE SAM
ⓘ Rankings are within theMedium-Range SAMcategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
Capability of a Man-Portable Air-Defense System (MANPADS) to operate effectively in adverse weather conditions, including rain, fog, or low visibility.
A missile guidance method where the projectile is directed by real-time commands from an external control source, such as an operator or tracking system, to intercept a target.
Mobile: a capability indicating the MANPADS can be transported and operated by a single soldier or small team, enabling rapid deployment and relocation.
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