Data Quality85%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the maritime patrol & asw aircraft category.
01 / Overview
RUR-4 Weapon Alpha
Category
Country
Production
1951–1969
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MARITIME PATROL & ASW AIRCRAFT · EARLY COLD WAR
23
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
35
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the maritime patrol & asw aircraft category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General3MOD.3
- Mission TypeAnti-submarine warfare
- Service Entry Year1951
- In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant1MOD.1
- Engine TypeSolid fuel rocket
▣Performance1MOD.1
- Range0.668 km
◇Mission Systems8MOD.8
- Primary Sensor / RadarSQG-1 sonar
- AESA RadarNo
- Rotodome / AEW AntennaNo
- SIGINT / ELINT SuiteNo
- Magnetic Anomaly DetectorNo
- Sonobuoy CapabilityNo
- Tactical DatalinkNo
- Self-Protection SuiteNo
◆Armament (ASW/Strike)3MOD.3
- TorpedoesNo
- Anti-Ship MissilesNo
- Weapons Payload113 kg
▤Dimensions2MOD.2
- Length2.6 m
- Max Takeoff Weight227 kg
⬢Service History4MOD.4
- Retirement Year1969
- Production Start1949
- Production End1969
- Operational StatusRetired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1951Production started
- 1969Production ended
75
years in service
18
years in production
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
MARITIME PATROL & ASW AIRCRAFT RANKING Maritime Patrol & ASW Aircraft · Early Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
112MARITIME PATROL & ASW AIRCRAFT23EARLY COLD WAR · MARITIME PATROL & ASW AIRCRAFT2717UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS120PERFORMANCE/PRICE · MARITIME PATROL & ASW AIRCRAFT
ⓘ Rankings are within theMaritime Patrol & ASW Aircraftcategory.
📚 Sources