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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
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Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1998–2008
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MEDIUM-RANGE SAM · POST-COLD WAR
17
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
65
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
◎General3MOD.3
- System TypeSurface-to-air missile
- Engagement Layer (SHORAD/Med/Long)low-level quick-reaction short range
- MobileYes
◈Effector / Missile4MOD.4
- Maximum Range11 km
- Minimum Range0.3 km
- Missile Speed (Mach)2 Mach
- Warhead Typefragmented warhead
▣Guidance2MOD.2
- Guidance TypeCommand to line-of-sight
- Command GuidanceYes
◇Mobility & Deployment1MOD.1
- PlatformBMP-2 chassis, Truck, Surface ship
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1998Production started
- 2008Production ended
28
years in service
10
years in production
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
MEDIUM-RANGE SAM RANKING Medium-Range SAM · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
104MEDIUM-RANGE SAM17POST-COLD WAR · MEDIUM-RANGE SAM127INDIA · ALL WEAPONS81PERFORMANCE/PRICE · MEDIUM-RANGE SAM
ⓘ Rankings are within theMedium-Range SAMcategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
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.
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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