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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-SAM Pegasus
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2018–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MEDIUM-RANGE SAM · MODERN ERA
10
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
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
◎General4MOD.4
- System TypeMedium-Range SAM
- Service Entry Year2018
- MobileYes
- In ServiceYes
◈Effector / Missile2MOD.2
- Maximum Range40 km
- Maximum Altitude15,000 m
▣Guidance4MOD.4
- Guidance TypeCommand guidance and active radar homing
- Command GuidanceYes
- Track-Via-MissileYes
- All-WeatherYes
◇Mobility & Deployment1MOD.1
- PlatformTEL
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2018Production started
8
years in service
4
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries4country
05 / MASS Score
MEDIUM-RANGE SAM RANKING Medium-Range SAM · Modern Era
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
14MEDIUM-RANGE SAM10MODERN ERA · MEDIUM-RANGE SAM29SOUTH KOREA · ALL WEAPONS45PERFORMANCE/PRICE · MEDIUM-RANGE SAM
ⓘ Rankings are within theMedium-Range SAMcategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
Capability of a Man-Portable Air-Defense System (MANPADS) to operate effectively in adverse weather conditions, including rain, fog, or low visibility.
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.
A missile guidance method where the launch platform tracks the target and relays updates to the missile in flight.
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