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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-152
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2005–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
TACTICAL RADIOS (VHF/UHF) · POST-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
◎General6MOD.6
- System TypeVHF/UHF Radio
- Service Entry Year2005
- Weight1.5 kg
- ManufacturerHarris Corporation
- Form FactorManpack
- In ServiceYes
◈Communications6MOD.6
- Frequency Range30-512 MHz
- BandsVHF, UHF
- Output Power5
- Frequency HoppingYes
- EncryptionYes
- Encryption TypeNSA-certified
▣Networking4MOD.4
◇Power1MOD.1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2005Production started
21
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) · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
5TACTICAL RADIOS (VHF/UHF)1POST-COLD WAR · TACTICAL RADIOS (VHF/UHF)439UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS4PERFORMANCE/PRICE · TACTICAL RADIOS (VHF/UHF)
ⓘ Rankings are within theTactical Radios (VHF/UHF)category.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE6terms
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.
Mobile Ad hoc Network (MANET): A self-configuring wireless network of mobile devices connected via dynamic, multi-hop routing without fixed infrastructure.
A radio feature indicating the device can interface with IP networks, enabling transmission of voice, data, and command traffic using Internet Protocol over the radio link.
A radio feature enabling users to transmit their geographic coordinates to other units for situational awareness.
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