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155 K 83
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Field Guns · Finland · 1983
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155 K 83
155 K 83 Photo: MKFI · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Range
75
Firepower
80
Accuracy
70
Rate of Fire
60
Mobility
70
Muzzle Velocity
75
Direct-Fire Capability
10
Reliability
85
Versatility
75
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin Finland
CategoryField Guns
EraCold War
In service1983–1997
Operators1 countries
Quantity113
Data Quality83%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
68
Field Guns MASS Rating
5/7
Cold War
11/240
All-Time
Field Guns · 10 axes scored
Range
75
Firepower
80
Accuracy
70
Rate of Fire
60
Mobility
70
Muzzle Velocity
75
Direct-Fire Capability
10
Reliability
85
Versatility
75
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the field guns category.
01 / Overview
155 K 83
Category
Country
Production
1983–1997
Quantity
113
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
FIELD GUNS · COLD WAR
5
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
88
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
68
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 Year1983
  • Combat Weight9,500 kg
  • Travel Weight9,500 kg
  • Crew1
  • Carriage TypeWheeled / Towed
  • In ServiceYes
◈Ordnance5MOD.5
▣Performance7MOD.7
  • Maximum Range (standard)23 km
  • Maximum Range (rocket-assisted)30 km
  • Muzzle Velocity800 m/s
  • Rate of Fire (burst)12
  • Rate of Fire (sustained)8
  • Elevation-5° to 70°
  • Traverse90°
◇Mobility1MOD.1
◆Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length7.6 m
  • Width2.6 m
  • Height2.05 m
▤Production2MOD.2
  • Total Production113
  • Production Start1,983 year
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1983Production started
  2. 1997Production ended
43
years in service
14
years in production
113
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Inventory1country · 113units
113active
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
Recoil system using a combination of liquid and compressed gas to absorb and return energy from firing.
A device attached to a firearm's muzzle to redirect propellant gases, reducing recoil and muzzle rise during firing.
A breech mechanism in artillery where a solid block slides horizontally to open and close the breech for loading.
Artillery classification distinguishing self-propelled wheeled vehicles from weapons towed by external means.
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