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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
KS-1 SAM
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MEDIUM-RANGE SAM · POST-COLD WAR
12
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
80
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
◎General3MOD.3
- System TypeSurface-to-air missile
- Service Entry Year1960
- MobileYes
◈Effector / Missile4MOD.4
- Maximum Range45 km
- Maximum Altitude25,000 m
- Minimum Altitude100 m
- Missile Speed (Mach)3 Mach
▣Guidance3MOD.3
- Guidance TypeCommand guidance
- Command GuidanceYes
- All-WeatherYes
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2007Production started
19
years in service
2
countries operating
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
06 / MASS Score
MEDIUM-RANGE SAM RANKING Medium-Range SAM · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
68MEDIUM-RANGE SAM12POST-COLD WAR · MEDIUM-RANGE SAM305PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA · ALL WEAPONS30PERFORMANCE/PRICE · MEDIUM-RANGE SAM
ⓘ Rankings are within theMedium-Range SAMcategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
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.
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