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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
15 cm howitzer M/38
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
TOWED ARTILLERY & MORTARS
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PERFORMANCE/PRICE
60
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
◎General5MOD.5
- Service Entry Year1938
- Combat Weight5,500 kg
- Travel Weight6,000 kg
- Crew8
- Carriage TypeSplit Trail
◈Ordnance4MOD.4
- Calibre150 mm
- Barrel Length (calibres)22
- Ordnance Typehowitzer
- Recoil SystemHydro-Pneumatic
▣Performance3MOD.3
- Maximum Range (standard)14.6 km
- Muzzle Velocity520 m/s
- Rate of Fire (sustained)1
◇Ammunition2MOD.2
- Projectile Weight43 kg
- Charge Zones6
◆Mobility2MOD.2
- Emplacement Time10
- Displacement Time5
▤Dimensions3MOD.3
- Length7.8 m
- Width2.1 m
- Height1.8 m
⬢Production2MOD.2
- Total Production1,000
- Production Start1,938 year
03 / History
05 / MASS Score
TOWED ARTILLERY & MORTARS RANKING Towed Artillery & Mortars
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within theTowed Artillery & Mortarscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
Recoil system using a combination of liquid and compressed gas to absorb and return energy from 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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