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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
EL/W-2085
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2005–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
AIR DEFENSE RADARS · POST-COLD WAR
2
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
82
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
ⓘ 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 TypeAEW&C radar
- Service Entry Year2005
- PlatformGulfstream G550
- MobileYes
- Crew2
- In ServiceYes
◈Radar Performance7MOD.7
- Frequency BandL-band and S-band
- Instrumented Range450 km
- Detection Range450 km
- AESAYes
- 3D RadarYes
- Targets Tracked1,000
- ECCM FeaturesYes
▣Electronic Warfare2MOD.2
- EW Functionsurveillance, air superiority, intelligence
- Active (vs Passive)Yes
◇Deployment1MOD.1
- Platform Typefixed-wing aircraft
◆Production2MOD.2
- Operators4
- Variants1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2005Production started
- 2008Entered service
- 2011Sale: Italy (2 units)
- 2018Sale: United States (1 units)
- 2022Last sale: Italy (2 units)
21
years in service
5
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Inventory4country · 12units
12active
EL/W-2085SALES4records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 |  Italy | 2 | — | — |
| 2018 |  United States | 1 | — | — |
| 2011 | Italy | 2 | — | — |
| 2005 |  Israel | 5 | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
05 / MASS Score
AIR DEFENSE RADARS RANKING Air Defense Radars · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
8AIR DEFENSE RADARS2POST-COLD WAR · AIR DEFENSE RADARS7ISRAEL · ALL WEAPONS33PERFORMANCE/PRICE · AIR DEFENSE RADARS
ⓘ Rankings are within theAir Defense Radarscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
Radar system that provides three-dimensional target location by measuring azimuth, elevation, and range simultaneously.
Active Electronically Scanned Array: a phased-array radar system using independently controlled solid-state transmit/receive modules for rapid beam steering and electronic warfare functions.
Active jamming refers to electronic attack systems that transmit signals to disrupt enemy radar or communications, as opposed to passive systems that only receive and analyze signals.
Electronic Counter-Countermeasures (ECCM) features are system capabilities designed to mitigate enemy electronic jamming or interference against radar, communications, or other electronic warfare systems.
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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