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3M9ME

Medium-Range SAM · Russia · 1961
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3M9ME

* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Range
60
Altitude Coverage
55
Radar & Tracking
50
Engagement Capacity
45
Reaction Time
55
Mobility
65
ECCM
40
Multi-Target Capability
30
Technology
45
Cost-Effectiveness
60
Origin Russia
CategoryMedium-Range SAM
EraEarly Cold War
In service1961
Operators1 countries
Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
50
Medium-Range SAM MASS Rating
4/21
Early Cold War
74/123
All-Time
Medium-Range SAM · 10 axes scored
Range
60
Altitude Coverage
55
Radar & Tracking
50
Engagement Capacity
45
Reaction Time
55
Mobility
65
ECCM
40
Multi-Target Capability
30
Technology
45
Cost-Effectiveness
60
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the medium-range sam category.
01 / Overview
3M9ME
Country
Production
1961–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MEDIUM-RANGE SAM · EARLY COLD WAR
4
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
70
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
50
medium-range sam category
ⓘ 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
◇Radar & Sensors1MOD.1
  • Search Range220 km
◆Gun (if applicable)1MOD.1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1961Production started
65
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 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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