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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
K-SAAM
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2021–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MEDIUM-RANGE SAM · MODERN ERA
21
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the medium-range sam category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General3MOD.3
- System Typesurface-to-air missile
- Service Entry Year2021
- In ServiceYes
◈Effector / Missile2MOD.2
- Missile / EffectorK-SAAM
- Missile Speed (Mach)2 Mach
▣Guidance2MOD.2
- Guidance TypeFire-and-forget, infrared homing, ultra-high frequency explorer
- Fire-and-ForgetYes
◇Mobility & Deployment1MOD.1
- PlatformDaegu-class frigate, ROKS Marado
◆Production1MOD.1
- Operators1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2021Production started
- 2022Entered service
- 2024Sale: Malaysia (48 units)
5
years in service
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
K-SAAMSALES1records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |  Malaysia | 48 | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
05 / MASS Score
MEDIUM-RANGE SAM RANKING Medium-Range SAM · Modern Era
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
46MEDIUM-RANGE SAM21MODERN ERA · MEDIUM-RANGE SAM65SOUTH KOREA · ALL WEAPONS45PERFORMANCE/PRICE · MEDIUM-RANGE SAM
ⓘ Rankings are within theMedium-Range SAMcategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE1terms
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.
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