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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the short-range ballistic missiles (srbm) category.
01 / Overview
V-2 rocket
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1944–1945
Quantity
6,000
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
SHORT-RANGE BALLISTIC MISSILES (SRBM) · WORLD WAR II
1
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
20
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the short-range ballistic missiles (srbm) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General7MOD.7
- Missile ClassShort-Range Ballistic Missiles (SRBM)
- Service Entry Year1944
- DesignerPeenemünde Army Research Center
- Length14 m
- Diameter1.65 m
- Launch Weight12,500 kg
- In ServiceYes
◈Propulsion6MOD.6
- Propulsion Typeliquid-propellant rocket
- Number of Stages1
- Fuel Type75% Ethanol * 25% water * liquid oxygen}}
- Solid-FuelNo
- Cold-LaunchNo
- CanisterizedNo
▣Performance6MOD.6
- Minimum Range320 km
- Maximum Range320 km
- Apogee88 km
- Re-Entry Speed (Mach)4 Mach
- Throw Weight1,000 kg
- Depressed-Trajectory CapableNo
◇Accuracy & Re-Entry4MOD.4
- Circular Error Probable (CEP)17,000 m
- Terminal GuidanceNo
- Maneuverable Re-Entry Vehicle (MaRV)No
- Penetration Aids / DecoysNo
◆Warhead6MOD.6
- Warhead TypeHigh-explosive
- NuclearNo
- ThermonuclearNo
- MIRVNo
- Warhead / RV Count1
- Conventional-CapableYes
▤Basing5MOD.5
- Basing ModeMobile (Meillerwagen)
- Silo-BasedNo
- Road-Mobile (TEL)Yes
- Rail-MobileNo
- Submarine-LaunchedNo
⬢Production4MOD.4
- Total Production6,000
- Unit Cost1,944 USD
- Operators5
- First Test1942
▲Warhead Detail3MOD.3
- Detonation Mechanism / FuzeImpact
- Explosive Filler Weight910 kg
- Explosive Filler Type; Amatol (explosive weight: 910 kg)
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1939First deployment: World War II
- 1944Production started
- 1945Production ended
82
years in service
1
years in production
6,000
units produced
4
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries4country
05 / MASS Score
SHORT-RANGE BALLISTIC MISSILES (SRBM) RANKING Short-Range Ballistic Missiles (SRBM) · World War II
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📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
Able to deliver conventional warheads via ICBM.
Road-mobile: a deployment mode for ICBMs where the missile is mounted on a wheeled or tracked transporter‑erector‑launcher that can travel on public roads, enabling movement and concealment.
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