LATEST Ancient Prototypes of Proxy Warfare: The Economic and Logistical Burden of Roman and Persian Proxy Networks among Arab Tribes and Caucasian Powers
SEARCH
DB ONLINE
EN ▾
MGR-3 Little John
Photo: U.S. Army · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain Use of this image does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).
REC // INTEL FEED

MGR-3LittleJohn

Short-Range Ballistic Missiles (SRBM) · United States · 1961
ADD TO COMPARE

MGR-3LittleJohn

MGR-3 Little John
MGR-3 Little John Photo: U.S. Army · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain Use of this image does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Range
30
Payload
20
Accuracy
15
Mobility
40
Readiness
50
Penetration
10
Survivability
35
Reliability
45
Technology
25
Strategic Value
10
Origin United States
ManufacturerEmerson Electric
CategoryShort-Range Ballistic Missiles (SRBM)
EraEarly Cold War
In service1961–1970
Operators1 countries
Quantity500
Data Quality84%
27
Short-Range Ballistic Missiles (SRBM) MASS Rating
13/18
Early Cold War
79/89
All-Time
Short-Range Ballistic Missiles (SRBM) · 10 axes scored
Range
30
Payload
20
Accuracy
15
Mobility
40
Readiness
50
Penetration
10
Survivability
35
Reliability
45
Technology
25
Strategic Value
10
ⓘ 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
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)
—
27
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
◎General6MOD.6
  • Missile Classartillery rocket
  • Service Entry Year1961
  • Length4.42 m
  • Diameter0.318 m
  • Launch Weight353.8 kg
  • In ServiceNo
◈Propulsion6MOD.6
▣Performance3MOD.3
◆Warhead7MOD.7
▤Basing5MOD.5
⬢Production3MOD.3
  • Total Production500
  • Operators1
  • First Test1956
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1961Production started
  2. 1970Production ended
65
years in service
9
years in production
500
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 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.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
📚 Sources
📖 ENCYCLOPEDIA Browse the Short-Range Ballistic Missiles (SRBM) entry →