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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
RIM-101
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MEDIUM-RANGE SAM · COLD WAR
17
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
50
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
◎General4MOD.4
- System Typetube-launched surface-to-air missile
- Engagement Layer (SHORAD/Med/Long)point defense
- MobileYes
- In ServiceNo
◈Effector / Missile2MOD.2
- Missile / EffectorRIM-101A
- Warhead TypePBX-W107
▣Guidance4MOD.4
- Guidance Typesemi-active radar homing, infrared homing
- Fire-and-ForgetNo
- Command GuidanceYes
- Track-Via-MissileNo
◇Radar & Sensors3MOD.3
- Search RadarI-band
- AESA RadarNo
- Passive / EO ModeYes
◆Gun (if applicable)1MOD.1
▤Mobility & Deployment1MOD.1
- Platformnaval vessels
⬢Production3MOD.3
- Total Production0
- Operators0
- Variants0
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1973Production started
53
years in service
7
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries8country
05 / MASS Score
MEDIUM-RANGE SAM RANKING Medium-Range SAM · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
90MEDIUM-RANGE SAM17COLD WAR · MEDIUM-RANGE SAM2022UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS96PERFORMANCE/PRICE · MEDIUM-RANGE SAM
ⓘ Rankings are within theMedium-Range SAMcategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
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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