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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the manpads category.
01 / Overview
HN-5
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the manpads category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
- System TypeMANPADS
- Service Entry Year1983
- MobileYes
- Crew1
- In ServiceYes
◈Effector / Missile6MOD.6
- Ready Missiles1
- Maximum Range4.4 km
- Minimum Range0.5 km
- Maximum Altitude2,500 m
- Minimum Altitude50 m
- Missile Speed (Mach)1.47 Mach
▣Guidance2MOD.2
- Guidance TypeInfrared homing
- Fire-and-ForgetYes
◇Production2MOD.2
- Operators12
- Variants5
◆Warhead Detail2MOD.2
- Detonation Mechanism / FuzeImpact
- Explosive Filler Weight0.5 kg
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1983Production started
43
years in service
12
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Inventory10country · 4,823units
4,823active
05 / MASS Score
MANPADS RANKING MANPADS · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
24MANPADS12COLD WAR · MANPADS288PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA · ALL WEAPONS11PERFORMANCE/PRICE · MANPADS
ⓘ Rankings are within theMANPADScategory.
📖 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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