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RBS 23
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Medium-Range SAM · Sweden · 2005
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RBS23

RBS 23
RBS 23 Photo: Swadim · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Range
60
Altitude Coverage
65
Radar & Tracking
70
Engagement Capacity
55
Reaction Time
75
Mobility
80
ECCM
60
Multi-Target Capability
50
Technology
70
Cost-Effectiveness
75
Origin Sweden
ManufacturerSaab Dynamics
CategoryMedium-Range SAM
EraPost-Cold War
In service2005
Operators1 countries
Data Quality82%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
64
Medium-Range SAM MASS Rating
9/17
Post-Cold War
36/123
All-Time
Medium-Range SAM · 10 axes scored
Range
60
Altitude Coverage
65
Radar & Tracking
70
Engagement Capacity
55
Reaction Time
75
Mobility
80
ECCM
60
Multi-Target Capability
50
Technology
70
Cost-Effectiveness
75
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the medium-range sam category.
01 / Overview
RBS 23
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2005–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MEDIUM-RANGE SAM · POST-COLD WAR
9
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
70
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
64
medium-range sam category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the medium-range sam category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • System Typeground-based air defence missile system
  • Service Entry Year2019
  • Engagement Layer (SHORAD/Med/Long)medium-range
  • MobileYes
  • Crew2
  • In ServiceYes
◈Effector / Missile5MOD.5
  • Missile / EffectorBAMSE
  • Ready Missiles6
  • Maximum Range20 km
  • Maximum Altitude15,000 m
  • Warhead Typefragmentation and shaped charge
▣Guidance5MOD.5
◇Radar & Sensors4MOD.4
◆Gun (if applicable)1MOD.1
▤Mobility & Deployment3MOD.3
  • Platformtowed trailer
  • Emplacement Time10
  • AmphibiousNo
⬢Production2MOD.2
  • Operators1
  • Variants1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2005Production started
21
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
Capability of a Man-Portable Air-Defense System (MANPADS) to operate effectively in adverse weather conditions, including rain, fog, or low visibility.
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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