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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the towed artillery & mortars category.
01 / Overview
105 mm Howitzer M3
Category
Country
Production
1943–1945
Quantity
2,580
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
TOWED ARTILLERY & MORTARS · WORLD WAR II
16
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
92
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the towed artillery & mortars category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- Service Entry Year1943
- Combat Weight1,131.732 kg
- Travel Weight1,130 kg
- Crew10
- Carriage TypeSplit Trail
- In ServiceYes
◈Ordnance7MOD.7
- Calibre105 mm
- Barrel Length (calibres)17.9
- Ordnance Type105 × 372 mm R
- Breech TypeSliding Block
- Recoil SystemHydro-Pneumatic
- Muzzle BrakeNo
- Bore EvacuatorNo
▣Performance6MOD.6
- Maximum Range (standard)7.6 km
- Muzzle Velocity311 m/s
- Rate of Fire (burst)4
- Rate of Fire (sustained)2
- Elevation−9° to 30°
- Traverse45°
◇Ammunition4MOD.4
- Ammunition TypesHE, smoke, illumination, chemical (historical)
- HE RoundYes
- Precision-Guided RoundNo
- MRSI CapableNo
◆Fire Control5MOD.5
▤Mobility5MOD.5
- Self-PropelledNo
- Prime MoverWillys MB jeep (airborne), 1.5-ton truck (infantry)
- Shoot-and-ScootNo
- AutoloaderNo
- Protected Crew CabNo
⬢Dimensions3MOD.3
- Length3.93 m
- Width1.7 m
- Height1.27 m
▲Production2MOD.2
- Total Production2,580
- Production Start1,943 year
◎Self-Propelled Chassis1MOD.1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1939First deployment: World War II
- 1943Production started
- 1945Production ended
- 1948Sale: South Korea (98 units)
- 1953Sale: Vietnam (11 units)
83
years in service
2
years in production
2,580
units produced
9
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 1 countries retired it.
04 / Conflicts
105 MM HOWITZER M3 · CONFLICTS SERVED IN0% win
Total Conflicts
2
Victories
0
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
105 mm Howitzer M3SALES4records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 |  Vietnam | 11 | — | — |
| 1948 |  South Korea | 98 | — | — |
| — |  France | 94 | — | — |
| — |  United Kingdom | 2 | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
06 / MASS Score
TOWED ARTILLERY & MORTARS RANKING Towed Artillery & Mortars · World War II
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
112TOWED ARTILLERY & MORTARS16WORLD WAR II · TOWED ARTILLERY & MORTARS1706UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS7PERFORMANCE/PRICE · TOWED ARTILLERY & MORTARS
ⓘ Rankings are within theTowed Artillery & Mortarscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
High Explosive (HE) round: an artillery or mortar projectile containing explosive filler designed to inflict damage through blast and fragmentation effects.
Recoil system using a combination of liquid and compressed gas to absorb and return energy from firing.
A breech mechanism in artillery where a solid block slides horizontally to open and close the breech for loading.
A towed artillery carriage configuration where the gun is transported with its two wheels separated, allowing for easier deployment and lower profile when in firing position.
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