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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
51T6 Gorgon
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MEDIUM-RANGE SAM · COLD WAR
6
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
65
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
◎General4MOD.4
- System TypeSurface-to-air missile system
- Service Entry Year1983
- MobileYes
- In ServiceYes
◈Effector / Missile4MOD.4
- Maximum Range100 km
- Maximum Altitude30,000 m
- Minimum Altitude100 m
- Missile Speed (Mach)7 Mach
▣Guidance4MOD.4
- Guidance TypeCommand guidance / Track-via-missile
- Command GuidanceYes
- Track-Via-MissileYes
- All-WeatherYes
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1945First deployment: Cold War
- 1983Production started
43
years in service
4
countries operating
ⓘ 10 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries14country
05 / MASS Score
MEDIUM-RANGE SAM RANKING Medium-Range SAM · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
51MEDIUM-RANGE SAM6COLD WAR · MEDIUM-RANGE SAM818RUSSIA · ALL WEAPONS81PERFORMANCE/PRICE · MEDIUM-RANGE SAM
ⓘ Rankings are within theMedium-Range SAMcategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
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.
A missile guidance method where the launch platform tracks the target and relays updates to the missile in flight.
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