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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
Nike J
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1971–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MEDIUM-RANGE SAM · COLD WAR
15
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
45
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
◎General2MOD.2
- System Typesurface-to-air missile
- MobileYes
◈Effector / Missile3MOD.3
- Missile / EffectorNike J
- Maximum Range130 km
- Missile Speed (Mach)3 Mach
▣Guidance3MOD.3
- Guidance Typeradio command guidance
- Fire-and-ForgetNo
- Command GuidanceYes
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1971Production started
55
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 6 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries7country
05 / MASS Score
MEDIUM-RANGE SAM RANKING Medium-Range SAM · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
85MEDIUM-RANGE SAM15COLD WAR · MEDIUM-RANGE SAM262JAPAN · ALL WEAPONS98PERFORMANCE/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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