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KAN-1

Medium-Range SAM · United States · 1960
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KAN-1

KAN-1
KAN-1 Photo: U.S. Navy · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain Use of this image does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Range
50
Altitude Coverage
45
Radar & Tracking
40
Engagement Capacity
35
Reaction Time
55
Mobility
60
ECCM
30
Multi-Target Capability
20
Technology
45
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin United States
CategoryMedium-Range SAM
EraEarly Cold War
In service1960
Operators1 countries
Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
42
Medium-Range SAM MASS Rating
10/21
Early Cold War
94/123
All-Time
Medium-Range SAM · 10 axes scored
Range
50
Altitude Coverage
45
Radar & Tracking
40
Engagement Capacity
35
Reaction Time
55
Mobility
60
ECCM
30
Multi-Target Capability
20
Technology
45
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the medium-range sam category.
01 / Overview
KAN-1
Production
1960–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MEDIUM-RANGE SAM · EARLY COLD WAR
10
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
75
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
42
medium-range sam category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the medium-range sam category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • System Typemobile SAM system
  • Service Entry Year1962
  • Engagement Layer (SHORAD/Med/Long)air defense
  • MobileYes
  • Crew3
  • In ServiceYes
◈Effector / Missile8MOD.8
  • Missile / EffectorKAN-1M
  • Ready Missiles4
  • Maximum Range35 km
  • Minimum Range2 km
  • Maximum Altitude25,000 m
  • Minimum Altitude100 m
  • Missile Speed (Mach)3 Mach
  • Warhead Typehigh-explosive fragmentation
▣Guidance6MOD.6
◇Radar & Sensors7MOD.7
◆Gun (if applicable)1MOD.1
▤Mobility & Deployment3MOD.3
  • Platformtracked chassis
  • Reaction Time5
  • Emplacement Time30
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1960Production started
66
years in service
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
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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