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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the medium-range sam category.
01 / Overview
HQ-7
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1988–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MEDIUM-RANGE SAM · COLD WAR
11
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
88
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the medium-range sam category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
- System TypeSurface-to-air missile
- Service Entry Year1980
- Engagement Layer (SHORAD/Med/Long)short-range
- MobileYes
- In ServiceYes
◈Effector / Missile2MOD.2
- Missile / EffectorHQ-7
- Maximum Range15 km
▣Guidance2MOD.2
- Guidance Type*Command-guided version. *Infrared homing
- Command GuidanceYes
◇Mobility & Deployment1MOD.1
- PlatformTransporter erector launcher and ship
◆Production2MOD.2
- Operators6
- Variants6
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1988Production started
38
years in service
6
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries6country
05 / MASS Score
MEDIUM-RANGE SAM RANKING Medium-Range SAM · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
57MEDIUM-RANGE SAM11COLD WAR · MEDIUM-RANGE SAM274PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA · ALL WEAPONS4PERFORMANCE/PRICE · MEDIUM-RANGE SAM
ⓘ Rankings are within theMedium-Range SAMcategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
A missile guidance method where the projectile is directed by real-time commands from an external control source, such as an operator or tracking system, to intercept a target.
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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