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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the tactical radios (vhf/uhf) category.
01 / Overview
AN/PRC-119 SINCGARS
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1988–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
TACTICAL RADIOS (VHF/UHF) · COLD WAR
1
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the tactical radios (vhf/uhf) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
- System TypeVHF FM Radio
- Service Entry Year1987
- Weight8.4 kg
- Form FactorManpack
- In ServiceYes
◈Communications6MOD.6
- Frequency Range30-87.975 MHz
- BandsVHF
- Output Power5
- Frequency HoppingYes
- EncryptionYes
- Encryption TypeNSA-certified
▣Power3MOD.3
- Battery Life24
- Power SourceBA-5598 Battery
- Man-Pack / HandheldYes
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1988Production started
38
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
TACTICAL RADIOS (VHF/UHF) RANKING Tactical Radios (VHF/UHF) · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
4TACTICAL RADIOS (VHF/UHF)1COLD WAR · TACTICAL RADIOS (VHF/UHF)342UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS4PERFORMANCE/PRICE · TACTICAL RADIOS (VHF/UHF)
ⓘ Rankings are within theTactical Radios (VHF/UHF)category.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
The process of encoding information to prevent unauthorized access, ensuring secure communication in tactical radios.
A radio transmission technique where the signal frequency changes rapidly according to a predetermined sequence to reduce interception and jamming.
Man‑pack/handheld denotes a portable radio configuration that can be carried in a soldier’s equipment pack or operated as a handheld unit, typically battery‑powered for field use.
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