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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the ciws (land-based) category.
01 / Overview
Centurion C-RAM
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1999–
Quantity
100
Unit Price (current)
$9.3M↗ 87% inflation · 2000→2025
Original Price
$5.0M (2000)
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
CIWS (LAND-BASED) · POST-COLD WAR
1
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
88
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$9.3M
Original: $5.0M (2000)
Inflation: +%87
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the ciws (land-based) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- System TypeClose‑in Weapon System (CIWS)
- Service Entry Year1999
- Engagement Layer (SHORAD/Med/Long)Ballistic missile / rocket / artillery / mortar (C‑RAM)
- MobileYes
- Crew2
- In ServiceYes
◈Effector / Missile2MOD.2
- Maximum Range1.5 km
- Minimum Range0 km
▣Guidance1MOD.1
- All-WeatherYes
◇Radar & Sensors4MOD.4
- Search RadarAN/MPQ‑15
- Search Range5 km
- Tracking RadarAN/MPQ‑15
- AESA RadarNo
◆Gun (if applicable)4MOD.4
- Gun-ArmedYes
- Gun Calibre20 mm
- Gun Rate of Fire4,500
- Gun Range1.5 km
▤Mobility & Deployment4MOD.4
- PlatformWheeled trailer (mounted on M1097 or similar)
- Reaction Time2
- Emplacement Time5
- AmphibiousNo
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1999Production started
- 2000Entered service
27
years in service
100
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
CIWS (LAND-BASED) RANKING CIWS (Land-based) · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
2CIWS (LAND-BASED)1POST-COLD WAR · CIWS (LAND-BASED)342UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS1PRICE · CIWS (LAND-BASED)349PRICE · ALL WEAPONS1PERFORMANCE/PRICE · CIWS (LAND-BASED)
ⓘ Rankings are within theCIWS (Land-based)category.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
Capability of a Man-Portable Air-Defense System (MANPADS) to operate effectively in adverse weather conditions, including rain, fog, or low visibility.
An autocannon is a rapid-fire automatic cannon, typically 20mm or larger, used as a gun-based kill mechanism on air-defense and counter-drone systems alongside or instead of guided missiles.
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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