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THAAD

Long-Range SAM · United States · 2008
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THAAD

THAAD
THAAD Photo: US Army photo · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain Use of this image does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Range
95
Altitude Coverage
98
Radar & Tracking
97
Multi-Target Capability
96
Anti-Ballistic Capability
100
ECCM
90
Mobility
80
Reaction Time
92
Technology
95
Strategic Value
99
Origin United States
CategoryLong-Range SAM
EraPost-Cold War
In service2008
Operators6 countries
Quantity200
Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
95
Long-Range SAM MASS Rating
1/3
Post-Cold War
1/11
All-Time
Long-Range SAM · 10 axes scored
Range
95
Altitude Coverage
98
Radar & Tracking
97
Multi-Target Capability
96
Anti-Ballistic Capability
100
ECCM
90
Mobility
80
Reaction Time
92
Technology
95
Strategic Value
99
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the long-range sam category.
01 / Overview
THAAD
Production
2008–
Quantity
200
Unit Price (current)
$6.2M↗ 24% inflation · 2020→2025
Original Price
$5.0M (2020)
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
LONG-RANGE SAM · POST-COLD WAR
1
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
70
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$6.2M
Original: $5.0M (2020)
Inflation: +%24
95
long-range sam category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the long-range sam category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
  • System Typemissile defense system
  • Service Entry Year2008
  • Engagement Layer (SHORAD/Med/Long)exo-atmospheric
  • MobileYes
  • In ServiceYes
◈Effector / Missile6MOD.6
  • Missile / EffectorTHAAD missile
  • Ready Missiles8
  • Maximum Range200 km
  • Maximum Altitude150 m
  • Missile Speed (Mach)8 Mach
  • Warhead Typehit-to-kill kinetic
▣Guidance6MOD.6
◇Radar & Sensors6MOD.6
◆Gun (if applicable)1MOD.1
▤Mobility & Deployment2MOD.2
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2008Production started
18
years in service
200
units produced
6
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
Active Electronically Scanned Array Radar: a radar system using a phased array antenna to steer and scan electronically.
Capability of a Man-Portable Air-Defense System (MANPADS) to operate effectively in adverse weather conditions, including rain, fog, or low visibility.
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.
Fire-and-forget refers to a missile guidance system where the missile guides itself to its target after launch, requiring no further input from the operator.
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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