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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the short-range ballistic missiles (srbm) category.
01 / Overview
MGR-3 Little John
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1961–1970
Quantity
500
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
SHORT-RANGE BALLISTIC MISSILES (SRBM) · EARLY COLD WAR
13
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
30
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the short-range ballistic missiles (srbm) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- Missile Classartillery rocket
- Service Entry Year1961
- Length4.42 m
- Diameter0.318 m
- Launch Weight353.8 kg
- In ServiceNo
◈Propulsion6MOD.6
- Propulsion Typerocket
- Number of Stages1
- Fuel Typesolid
- Solid-FuelYes
- Cold-LaunchNo
- CanisterizedNo
▣Performance3MOD.3
- Minimum Range0.5 km
- Maximum Range18.52 km
- Depressed-Trajectory CapableNo
◇Accuracy & Re-Entry4MOD.4
◆Warhead7MOD.7
- Warhead TypeW45
- NuclearYes
- ThermonuclearNo
- Yield (per warhead)5.5
- MIRVNo
- Warhead / RV Count1
- Conventional-CapableYes
▤Basing5MOD.5
- Basing Moderoad-mobile
- Silo-BasedNo
- Road-Mobile (TEL)Yes
- Rail-MobileNo
- Submarine-LaunchedNo
⬢Production3MOD.3
- Total Production500
- Operators1
- First Test1956
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1961Production started
- 1970Production ended
65
years in service
9
years in production
500
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
SHORT-RANGE BALLISTIC MISSILES (SRBM) RANKING Short-Range Ballistic Missiles (SRBM) · Early Cold War
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ⓘ Rankings are within theShort-Range Ballistic Missiles (SRBM)category.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
Able to deliver conventional warheads via ICBM.
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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