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AN/PRC-77PortableTransceiver

Tactical Radios (VHF/UHF) · United States · 1968
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AN/PRC-77PortableTransceiver

* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Range
55
Security / Encryption
45
Data Capacity
30
Jam Resistance
50
Interoperability
70
Battery Life
65
Durability
80
Networking
35
Technology
50
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin United States
CategoryTactical Radios (VHF/UHF)
EraCold War
In service1968
Operators20 countries
Data Quality87%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
54
Tactical Radios (VHF/UHF) MASS Rating
2/2
Cold War
11/12
All-Time
Tactical Radios (VHF/UHF) · 10 axes scored
Range
55
Security / Encryption
45
Data Capacity
30
Jam Resistance
50
Interoperability
70
Battery Life
65
Durability
80
Networking
35
Technology
50
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the tactical radios (vhf/uhf) category.
01 / Overview
AN/PRC-77 Portable Transceiver
Production
1968–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
TACTICAL RADIOS (VHF/UHF) · COLD WAR
2
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
54
tactical radios (vhf/uhf) category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the tactical radios (vhf/uhf) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1968Production started
58
years in service
20
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
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