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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
Flycatcher
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
AIR DEFENSE RADARS · COLD WAR
16
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ 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 TypeAir defense fire control radar
- Service Entry Year1979
- Platformtowed trailer
- MobileYes
- Crew2
- In ServiceYes
◈Radar Performance7MOD.7
- Frequency BandI/J/K-Band
- Peak Power0.16 kW
- Detection Range20 km
- AESANo
- 3D RadarYes
- Targets Tracked3
- ECCM FeaturesYes
▣Electronic Warfare1MOD.1
◇Deployment2MOD.2
- Platform Typetowed trailer
- Power Sourcepower generator
◆Production2MOD.2
- Total Production200
- Operators8
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1979Production started
- 1981Sale: Thailand (12 units)
- 1985Sale: India (12 units)
- 2003Sale: Ireland (8 units)
47
years in service
200
units produced
7
countries operating
04 / Operators
Operator Inventory6country · 339units
339active
FlycatcherSALES4records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 |  Ireland | 8 | — | — |
| 1985 |  India | 12 | — | — |
| 1981 |  Thailand | 12 | — | — |
| — |  United States | 1 | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
05 / MASS Score
AIR DEFENSE RADARS RANKING Air Defense Radars · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within theAir Defense Radarscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
Radar system that provides three-dimensional target location by measuring azimuth, elevation, and range simultaneously.
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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