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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the naval guns category.
01 / Overview
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💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
NAVAL GUNS · COLD WAR
6
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the naval guns category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- Weapon TypeNaval artillery
- Service Entry Year1970
- Weight33 kg
- Length6.858 m
- Diameter127 mm
- In ServiceYes
◈Guidance & Homing5MOD.5
- GuidedNo
- Guidance TypeInertial guidance (Vulcano)
- Wire-GuidedNo
- Wake-HomingNo
- Acoustic HomingNo
▣Performance4MOD.4
- Propulsion TypeNone (gun-launched)
- Range30 km
- Maximum Range (gun)27 km
- Rate of Fire (gun)40
◇Warhead4MOD.4
- Warhead TypeHE, SAPHEI, Vulcano guided
- Warhead Weight29 kg
- Fuze TypeImpact, proximity (Vulcano)
- Nuclear-CapableNo
◆Platform4MOD.4
- Launch PlatformShip / Surface
- Submarine-LaunchedNo
- Ship-LaunchedYes
- Air-LaunchedNo
▤Warhead Detail2MOD.2
- Detonation Mechanism / FuzeImpact, timed, proximity
- Explosive Filler TypeHE, SAPHEI, Vulcano payload
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1968Production started
- 1972Entered service
58
years in service
127
units produced
8
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries8country
05 / MASS Score
NAVAL GUNS RANKING Naval Guns · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within theNaval Gunscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
Surface ship from which a torpedo is launched, typically a destroyer, cruiser, or dedicated torpedo boat.
Ship-launched: a torpedo designed to be deployed from surface warships using onboard launch tubes or deck-mounted launchers.
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