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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
Javelin
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the manpads category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- System Typeman-portable surface-to-air missile
- Service Entry Year1984
- Engagement Layer (SHORAD/Med/Long)point air defence
- MobileYes
- Crew2
- In ServiceYes
◈Effector / Missile8MOD.8
- Missile / EffectorJavelin
- Ready Missiles3
- Maximum Range5.5 km
- Minimum Range0.3 km
- Maximum Altitude5,500 m
- Minimum Altitude300 m
- Missile Speed (Mach)1.7 Mach
- Warhead Typehigh-explosive
▣Guidance6MOD.6
- Guidance TypeSACLOS system
- Fire-and-ForgetNo
- Command GuidanceYes
- Track-Via-MissileNo
- Simultaneous Engagements1
- All-WeatherNo
◇Radar & Sensors6MOD.6
- Search Radaroptical sight and TV camera
- Search Range5.5 km
- AESA RadarNo
- Targets Tracked1
- 360° CoverageNo
- Passive / EO ModeYes
◆Gun (if applicable)1MOD.1
▤Mobility & Deployment2MOD.2
- Platformshoulder-fired or Lightweight Multiple Launcher (LML)
- AmphibiousNo
⬢Production1MOD.1
- Variants2
▲Warhead Detail3MOD.3
- Detonation Mechanism / FuzeImpact force or proximity fuze
- Explosive Filler Weight2.74 kg
- Explosive Filler TypeHigh-explosive warhead
03 / History
05 / MASS Score
MANPADS RANKING MANPADS
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📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
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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