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MGM-31 Pershing
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MGM-31Pershing

Short-Range Ballistic Missiles (SRBM) · United States · 1962
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MGM-31Pershing

MGM-31 Pershing
MGM-31 Pershing Photo: Warren C. Weaver · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Range
75
Payload
60
Accuracy
50
Mobility
40
Readiness
70
Penetration
65
Survivability
45
Reliability
75
Technology
80
Strategic Value
70
Origin United States
ManufacturerMartin Marietta
CategoryShort-Range Ballistic Missiles (SRBM)
EraEarly Cold War
In service1962–1969
Operators2 countries
Quantity754
Data Quality85%
61
Short-Range Ballistic Missiles (SRBM) MASS Rating
1/18
Early Cold War
24/89
All-Time
Short-Range Ballistic Missiles (SRBM) · 10 axes scored
Range
75
Payload
60
Accuracy
50
Mobility
40
Readiness
70
Penetration
65
Survivability
45
Reliability
75
Technology
80
Strategic Value
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the short-range ballistic missiles (srbm) category.
01 / Overview
MGM-31 Pershing
Prime contractor
Production
1962–1969
Quantity
754
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
SHORT-RANGE BALLISTIC MISSILES (SRBM) · EARLY COLD WAR
1
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
75
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
61
short-range ballistic missiles (srbm) category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the short-range ballistic missiles (srbm) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General7MOD.7
  • Missile Classtheater ballistic missile
  • Service Entry Year1962
  • DesignerThe Martin Company
  • Length10.546 m
  • Diameter1.016 m
  • Launch Weight4,660 kg
  • In ServiceYes
◈Propulsion6MOD.6
▣Performance6MOD.6
◇Accuracy & Re-Entry5MOD.5
◆Warhead7MOD.7
▤Basing5MOD.5
⬢Production3MOD.3
  • Total Production754
  • Operators2
  • First Test1960
▲Warhead Detail1MOD.1
  • Detonation Mechanism / Fuzenuclear detonation
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1962Production started
  2. 1969Production ended
64
years in service
7
years in production
754
units produced
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries2country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
Guidance system combining inertial navigation (self-contained motion tracking) with GPS (satellite-based positioning) for precise trajectory correction in ballistic missiles.
Relating to or using nuclear energy, typically fission, for propulsion or power generation in military vessels.
Road-mobile: a deployment mode for ICBMs where the missile is mounted on a wheeled or tracked transporter‑erector‑launcher that can travel on public roads, enabling movement and concealment.
Propellant consisting of a solid mixture of fuel and oxidizer, enabling long-term storage and immediate launch readiness.
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