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51T6 Gorgon
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51T6Gorgon

Medium-Range SAM · Russia · 1983
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51T6Gorgon

51T6 Gorgon
51T6 Gorgon Photo: Boevaya mashina · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Range
60
Altitude Coverage
55
Radar & Tracking
65
Engagement Capacity
50
Reaction Time
60
Mobility
70
ECCM
55
Multi-Target Capability
45
Technology
70
Cost-Effectiveness
60
Origin Russia
CategoryMedium-Range SAM
EraCold War
In service1983
Operators14 countries
Data Quality87%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
58
Medium-Range SAM MASS Rating
6/22
Cold War
51/123
All-Time
Medium-Range SAM · 10 axes scored
Range
60
Altitude Coverage
55
Radar & Tracking
65
Engagement Capacity
50
Reaction Time
60
Mobility
70
ECCM
55
Multi-Target Capability
45
Technology
70
Cost-Effectiveness
60
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the medium-range sam category.
01 / Overview
51T6 Gorgon
Country
Production
1983–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MEDIUM-RANGE SAM · COLD WAR
6
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
65
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
58
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
◎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
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1945First deployment: Cold War
  2. 1983Production started
43
years in service
4
countries operating
ⓘ 10 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
📖 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.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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