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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
RSA Missile
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MEDIUM-RANGE SAM · EARLY COLD WAR
18
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
75
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
ⓘ 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 / EffectorRSA
- Missile Speed (Mach)1.8 Mach
- Warhead Type40 kg warhead
▣Guidance1MOD.1
- Guidance TypeBeam-riding
◇Radar & Sensors2MOD.2
- Search RadarBrown-Boveri radar system
- Tracking RadarBrown-Boveri radar system
◆Mobility & Deployment1MOD.1
- Platformvehicle or trailer
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1947Production started
79
years in service
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
RSA MissileSALES1records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — |  Switzerland | — | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
05 / MASS Score
MEDIUM-RANGE SAM RANKING Medium-Range SAM · Early Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
113MEDIUM-RANGE SAM18EARLY COLD WAR · MEDIUM-RANGE SAM101SWITZERLAND · ALL WEAPONS53PERFORMANCE/PRICE · MEDIUM-RANGE SAM
ⓘ Rankings are within theMedium-Range SAMcategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE1terms
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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