Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the manpads category.
01 / Overview
Starburst
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1989–2001
Quantity
13,389
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the manpads category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- System TypeMan-portable air-defense system
- Service Entry Year1979
- Engagement Layer (SHORAD/Med/Long)Very Short Range Air Defense (VSHORAD)
- MobileYes
- Crew1
- In ServiceYes
◈Effector / Missile8MOD.8
- Missile / EffectorStarburst
- Ready Missiles1
- Maximum Range5 km
- Minimum Range0.5 km
- Maximum Altitude3,500 m
- Minimum Altitude0 m
- Missile Speed (Mach)2 Mach
- Warhead TypeHigh explosive fragmentation
▣Guidance6MOD.6
- Guidance TypeBeam-riding
- Fire-and-ForgetNo
- Command GuidanceNo
- Track-Via-MissileNo
- Simultaneous Engagements1
- All-WeatherNo
◇Radar & Sensors7MOD.7
- Search RadarOptical sight
- Search Range15 km
- Tracking RadarOptical sight
- AESA RadarNo
- Targets Tracked1
- 360° CoverageNo
- Passive / EO ModeYes
◆Gun (if applicable)1MOD.1
▤Mobility & Deployment4MOD.4
- PlatformShoulder-launched, Lightweight Multiple Launcher, Vehicle Multiple Launcher, Naval Multiple Launcher
- Reaction Time1
- Emplacement Time1
- AmphibiousNo
⬢Production3MOD.3
- Total Production13,389
- Operators5
- Variants4
▲Warhead Detail3MOD.3
- Detonation Mechanism / FuzeProximity or contact
- Explosive Filler Weight2.74 kg
- Explosive Filler TypeHigh explosive
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1989Production started
- 1990Entered service
- 2001Production ended
37
years in service
12
years in production
13,389
units produced
6
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries6country
05 / MASS Score
MANPADS RANKING MANPADS · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within theMANPADScategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
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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