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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
20.3 cm SK C/34 gun
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
NAVAL GUNS · WORLD WAR II
13
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
68
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 gun
- Service Entry Year1939
- Weight20,700 kg
- Length12.15 m
- Diameter203 mm
- In ServiceYes
◈Guidance & Homing5MOD.5
- GuidedNo
- Guidance Typeunguided
- Wire-GuidedNo
- Wake-HomingNo
- Acoustic HomingNo
▣Performance4MOD.4
- Propulsion Typenone
- Range33.5 km
- Maximum Range (gun)33.5 km
- Rate of Fire (gun)5
◇Warhead4MOD.4
- Warhead TypeHE
- Explosive Filler30 kg
- Fuze Typepoint-detonating
- Nuclear-CapableNo
◆Platform5MOD.5
- Launch PlatformShip / Surface
- Submarine-LaunchedNo
- Ship-LaunchedYes
- Air-LaunchedNo
- Launch Tube Diameter203 mm
▤Production1MOD.1
- Operators1
⬢Warhead Detail3MOD.3
- Detonation Mechanism / Fuzepercussion
- Explosive Filler Weight30 kg
- Explosive Filler Typesmokeless powder
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1939Production started
- 1945Production ended
87
years in service
6
years in production
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
NAVAL GUNS RANKING Naval Guns · World War II
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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