Data Quality85%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the medium-range sam category.
01 / Overview
Martlet
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2015–
Quantity
1,000
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MEDIUM-RANGE SAM · MODERN ERA
23
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
◎General5MOD.5
- System TypeLightweight Multirole Missile
- Service Entry Year2021
- Engagement Layer (SHORAD/Med/Long)Air-to-surface, Air-to-air, Surface-to-air, Surface-to-surface
- MobileYes
- In ServiceYes
◈Effector / Missile5MOD.5
- Missile / EffectorMartlet
- Ready Missiles20
- Maximum Range6 km
- Missile Speed (Mach)1.5 Mach
- Warhead TypeHE blast fragmentation, shaped charge
▣Guidance4MOD.4
- Guidance TypeSemi-active laser + Laser beam riding (Mode A), Infrared Terminal homing (Mode B), Imaging infrared Terminal homing (Mode C), Inertial navigation system + GPS (Mode D)
- Fire-and-ForgetNo
- Command GuidanceYes
- Track-Via-MissileNo
◇Radar & Sensors1MOD.1
◆Gun (if applicable)2MOD.2
- Gun-ArmedNo
- Gun Calibre30 mm
▤Mobility & Deployment1MOD.1
- PlatformAgustaWestland AW159 Wildcat, Schiebel Camcopter S-100, BAE Fury, Thales Watchkeeper WK450, Jackal drone
⬢Production3MOD.3
- Total Production1,000
- Operators5
- Variants2
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2015Production started
11
years in service
1,000
units produced
7
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
05 / MASS Score
MEDIUM-RANGE SAM RANKING Medium-Range SAM · Modern Era
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
57MEDIUM-RANGE SAM23MODERN ERA · MEDIUM-RANGE SAM325UNITED KINGDOM · ALL WEAPONS30PERFORMANCE/PRICE · MEDIUM-RANGE SAM
ⓘ Rankings are within theMedium-Range SAMcategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
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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