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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the air defense radars category.
01 / Overview
AN/APS-20
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
AIR DEFENSE RADARS · WORLD WAR II
4
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the air defense radars category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- System TypeAirborne early warning, maritime patrol, weather research
- Service Entry Year1945
- PlatformGrumman TBM-3W Avenger, Boeing PB-1W, Douglas AD-3W Skyraider, Lockheed EC-121 Warning Star
- MobileYes
- Crew1
- In ServiceNo
◈Radar Performance6MOD.6
▣Electronic Warfare3MOD.3
- EW FunctionAirborne early warning, anti-submarine warfare, maritime surveillance, weather radar
- Intercept Range106 km
- Active (vs Passive)No
◇Deployment1MOD.1
- Platform TypeFixed-wing aircraft, airship
◆Production1MOD.1
- Variants5
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1945Production started
- 1946Entered service
- 1991Production ended
81
years in service
46
years in production
9
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries9country
05 / MASS Score
AIR DEFENSE RADARS RANKING Air Defense Radars · World War II
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
98AIR DEFENSE RADARS4WORLD WAR II · AIR DEFENSE RADARS2451UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS39PERFORMANCE/PRICE · AIR DEFENSE RADARS
ⓘ Rankings are within theAir Defense Radarscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE1terms
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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