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MIM-104 Patriot

A long-range air and missile defense family. The PAC-3 MSE interceptor is designed for ballistic-missile defense missions.

Origin
United States
Type
Air Defense Missile System
Entered service
1981
Reported operators
18

Selected specifications

Range
160 km (PAC-3)
Altitude
24,000 m
Speed
Mach 5
Radar
AN/MPQ-65A
Missiles/Battery
16 (PAC-3)
Crew
90 per battery
Intercept
ABM capable

Record scope and limitations

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Record structure reviewed August 6, 2026. This curated equipment collection is separate from the country inventory dataset and does not affect MSS rankings.

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