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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
Mersad
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2010–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MEDIUM-RANGE SAM · MODERN ERA
29
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 TypeAir defense system
- Service Entry Year2010
- Engagement Layer (SHORAD/Med/Long)low- to mid-range
- MobileYes
- In ServiceYes
◈Effector / Missile5MOD.5
- Missile / EffectorShahin
- Ready Missiles3
- Maximum Range45 km
- Maximum Altitude11,000 m
- Missile Speed (Mach)2.4 Mach
▣Guidance5MOD.5
- Guidance TypeSemi-active radar homing
- Fire-and-ForgetNo
- Command GuidanceYes
- Track-Via-MissileNo
- All-WeatherYes
◇Radar & Sensors1MOD.1
◆Gun (if applicable)1MOD.1
▤Mobility & Deployment2MOD.2
- PlatformGround based TEL
- AmphibiousNo
⬢Production2MOD.2
- Operators3
- Variants3
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2010Production started
16
years in service
3
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
MEDIUM-RANGE SAM RANKING Medium-Range SAM · Modern Era
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
96MEDIUM-RANGE SAM29MODERN ERA · MEDIUM-RANGE SAM124IRAN · 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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