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122 mm gun M1931/37 (A-19)
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Field Guns · Russia · 1939
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122mmgunM1931/37(A-19)

122 mm gun M1931/37 (A-19)
122 mm gun M1931/37 (A-19) Photo: Cmapm · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Range
65
Firepower
70
Accuracy
60
Rate of Fire
50
Mobility
45
Muzzle Velocity
65
Direct-Fire Capability
30
Reliability
75
Versatility
55
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin Russia
CategoryField Guns
EraWorld War II
In service1939–1946
Operators23 countries
Quantity2,450
Data Quality88%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
60
Field Guns MASS Rating
8/26
World War II
31/240
All-Time
Field Guns · 10 axes scored
Range
65
Firepower
70
Accuracy
60
Rate of Fire
50
Mobility
45
Muzzle Velocity
65
Direct-Fire Capability
30
Reliability
75
Versatility
55
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the field guns category.
01 / Overview
122 mm gun M1931/37 (A-19)
Category
Country
Production
1939–1946
Quantity
2,450
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
FIELD GUNS · WORLD WAR II
8
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
60
field guns category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the field guns category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • Service Entry Year1939
  • Combat Weight7,117 kg
  • Travel Weight7,907 kg
  • Crew9
  • Carriage TypeSplit Trail
  • In ServiceYes
◈Ordnance7MOD.7
▣Performance5MOD.5
  • Maximum Range (standard)20.4 km
  • Muzzle Velocity806 m/s
  • Rate of Fire (sustained)3.5
  • Elevation−2° to 65°
  • Traverse58°
◇Ammunition2MOD.2
◆Mobility1MOD.1
  • Prime MoverS-2 Stalinets-2, Komintern, Ya-12
▤Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length8.725 m
  • Width2.345 m
  • Height2.27 m
⬢Production2MOD.2
  • Total Production2,450
  • Production Start1,939 year
▲Self-Propelled Chassis1MOD.1
  • Suspensionleaf spring
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1939Production started
  2. 1946Production ended
87
years in service
7
years in production
2,450
units produced
19
countries operating
ⓘ 4 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Inventory4country · 244units
244active
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
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 the screw threads are interrupted to allow quick opening and closing of the breech.
A device attached to a firearm's muzzle to redirect propellant gases, reducing recoil and muzzle rise during firing.
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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