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Rapier (missile)
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Rapier(missile)

SHORAD Systems · United Kingdom · 1971
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Rapier(missile)

Rapier (missile)
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* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Range
75
Altitude Coverage
70
Reaction Time
85
Mobility
60
Engagement Capacity
65
Sensors
70
Counter-Measure Resistance
60
Reliability
80
Technology
75
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Origin United Kingdom
CategorySHORAD Systems
EraCold War
In service1971
Operators3 countries
Data Quality85%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
72
SHORAD Systems MASS Rating
3/6
Cold War
4/8
All-Time
SHORAD Systems · 10 axes scored
Range
75
Altitude Coverage
70
Reaction Time
85
Mobility
60
Engagement Capacity
65
Sensors
70
Counter-Measure Resistance
60
Reliability
80
Technology
75
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the shorad systems category.
01 / Overview
Rapier (missile)
Production
1971–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
SHORAD SYSTEMS · COLD WAR
3
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
90
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
72
shorad systems category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the shorad systems category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1971Production started
55
years in service
3
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
📚 Sources
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