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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the short-range ballistic missiles (srbm) category.
01 / Overview
Al-Samoud 2
Country
Production
2003–2003
Quantity
20
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
SHORT-RANGE BALLISTIC MISSILES (SRBM) · POST-COLD WAR
12
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
35
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the short-range ballistic missiles (srbm) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
- Missile Classsingle-stage ballistic missile
- Service Entry Year2003
- Length7.14 m
- Diameter0.76 m
- In ServiceYes
◈Propulsion6MOD.6
- Propulsion Typeliquid propellant rocket
- Number of Stages1
- Fuel TypeLiquid propellant (RFNA/UDMH)
- Solid-FuelNo
- Cold-LaunchNo
- CanisterizedNo
▣Performance2MOD.2
- Maximum Range180 km
- Depressed-Trajectory CapableNo
◇Accuracy & Re-Entry5MOD.5
- Circular Error Probable (CEP)2,000 m
- Guidance TypeInertial / GPS
- Terminal GuidanceNo
- Maneuverable Re-Entry Vehicle (MaRV)No
- Penetration Aids / DecoysNo
◆Warhead6MOD.6
- Warhead Typeconventional high‑explosive
- NuclearNo
- ThermonuclearNo
- MIRVNo
- Warhead / RV Count1
- Conventional-CapableYes
▤Basing5MOD.5
- Basing Modemobile launcher
- Silo-BasedNo
- Road-Mobile (TEL)Yes
- Rail-MobileNo
- Submarine-LaunchedNo
⬢Production3MOD.3
- Total Production20
- Operators1
- First Test1997
▲Warhead Detail2MOD.2
- Explosive Filler Weight140 kg
- Explosive Filler Type280kg
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 2003Production started
23
years in service
0
years in production
20
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
SHORT-RANGE BALLISTIC MISSILES (SRBM) RANKING Short-Range Ballistic Missiles (SRBM) · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
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ⓘ Rankings are within theShort-Range Ballistic Missiles (SRBM)category.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
Able to deliver conventional warheads via ICBM.
Guidance system combining inertial navigation (self-contained motion tracking) with GPS (satellite-based positioning) for precise trajectory correction in ballistic missiles.
Road-mobile: a deployment mode for ICBMs where the missile is mounted on a wheeled or tracked transporter‑erector‑launcher that can travel on public roads, enabling movement and concealment.
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