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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
Sentinel program
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MEDIUM-RANGE SAM · COLD WAR
7
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
25
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 Typeanti-ballistic missile (ABM) system
- Engagement Layer (SHORAD/Med/Long)light layer of protection
- MobileNo
- In ServiceNo
◈Effector / Missile2MOD.2
- Missile / EffectorSpartan and Sprint
- Ready Missiles672
▣Guidance1MOD.1
- All-WeatherYes
◇Radar & Sensors1MOD.1
◆Mobility & Deployment1MOD.1
- PlatformMissile Site Radar (MSR) and computerized command center
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1968Production started
- 1969Production ended
58
years in service
1
years in production
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
MEDIUM-RANGE SAM RANKING Medium-Range SAM · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
52MEDIUM-RANGE SAM7COLD WAR · MEDIUM-RANGE SAM1449UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS107PERFORMANCE/PRICE · MEDIUM-RANGE SAM
ⓘ Rankings are within theMedium-Range SAMcategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
Omni-directional protection provided by a missile system, enabling targets to be engaged from any angle.
Capability of a Man-Portable Air-Defense System (MANPADS) to operate effectively in adverse weather conditions, including rain, fog, or low visibility.
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