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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
R-17 Elbrus
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1964–1987
Quantity
7,000
Unit Price (current)
$2.7M↗ 172% inflation · 1988→2025
Original Price
$1.0M (1988)
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
SHORT-RANGE BALLISTIC MISSILES (SRBM) · COLD WAR
11
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
80
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$2.7M
Original: $1.0M (1988)
Inflation: +%172
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the short-range ballistic missiles (srbm) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
- Missile Classtactical ballistic missile
- Service Entry Year1964
- Length11.2 m
- Diameter0.885 m
- In ServiceYes
◈Propulsion4MOD.4
- Propulsion Typeliquid
- Number of Stages2
- Fuel TypeTM-185 (kerosene derivative) / AK-27I (27% 73% )
- Solid-FuelNo
▣Performance1MOD.1
- Maximum Range300 km
◇Warhead4MOD.4
- Warhead TypeHE, cluster, chemical, nuclear
- NuclearYes
- Warhead / RV Count1
- Conventional-CapableYes
◆Basing2MOD.2
- Basing Moderoad-mobile TEL
- Road-Mobile (TEL)Yes
▤Production4MOD.4
- Total Production7,000
- Unit Cost1,000,000 USD
- Operators32
- First Test1961
⬢Warhead Detail1MOD.1
- Explosive Filler TypeHE, cluster, chemical, nuclear
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1964Production started
- 1973First deployment: Yom Kippur War
- 1987Production ended
62
years in service
23
years in production
7,000
units produced
22
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 2 countries retired it.
04 / Conflicts
R-17 ELBRUS · CONFLICTS SERVED IN0% win·33% loss
Total Conflicts
3
Victories
0
Ongoing
0
Losses
1
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
Operator Inventory5country · 66units
66active
06 / MASS Score
SHORT-RANGE BALLISTIC MISSILES (SRBM) RANKING Short-Range Ballistic Missiles (SRBM) · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
35SHORT-RANGE BALLISTIC MISSILES (SRBM)11COLD WAR · SHORT-RANGE BALLISTIC MISSILES (SRBM)959RUSSIA · ALL WEAPONS5PRICE · SHORT-RANGE BALLISTIC MISSILES (SRBM)459PRICE · ALL WEAPONS6PERFORMANCE/PRICE · SHORT-RANGE BALLISTIC MISSILES (SRBM)
ⓘ Rankings are within theShort-Range Ballistic Missiles (SRBM)category.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
Able to deliver conventional warheads via ICBM.
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.
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