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GTR-18 Smokey SAM
Photo: SSgt. Daniel D. Perez, USAF · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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GTR-18SmokeySAM

Medium-Range SAM · United States · 1980
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GTR-18SmokeySAM

GTR-18 Smokey SAM
GTR-18 Smokey SAM Photo: SSgt. Daniel D. Perez, USAF · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Range
30
Altitude Coverage
25
Radar & Tracking
40
Engagement Capacity
30
Reaction Time
50
Mobility
60
ECCM
20
Multi-Target Capability
10
Technology
35
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin United States
CategoryMedium-Range SAM
EraCold War
In service1980
Operators1 countries
Data Quality83%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
33
Medium-Range SAM MASS Rating
20/22
Cold War
106/123
All-Time
Medium-Range SAM · 10 axes scored
Range
30
Altitude Coverage
25
Radar & Tracking
40
Engagement Capacity
30
Reaction Time
50
Mobility
60
ECCM
20
Multi-Target Capability
10
Technology
35
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the medium-range sam category.
01 / Overview
GTR-18 Smokey SAM
Production
1980–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MEDIUM-RANGE SAM · COLD WAR
20
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
75
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
33
medium-range sam category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the medium-range sam category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
  • System TypeSAM simulator rocket
  • Service Entry Year1980
  • MobileYes
  • In ServiceYes
◈Effector / Missile4MOD.4
  • Missile / EffectorGTR-18A
  • Maximum Altitude610 m
  • Missile Speed (Mach)0.48 Mach
  • Warhead TypeNone
▣Guidance4MOD.4
◇Radar & Sensors2MOD.2
◆Gun (if applicable)1MOD.1
▤Mobility & Deployment1MOD.1
  • PlatformLMU-23/E or LMU-24/E
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1980Production started
  2. 1983Entered service
46
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
Fire-and-forget refers to a missile guidance system where the missile guides itself to its target after launch, requiring no further input from the operator.
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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