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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
5 inch/54 caliber Mark 45 gun
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
NAVAL GUNS · COLD WAR
2
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
94
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
◎General5MOD.5
- Weapon Typenaval artillery gun
- Service Entry Year1971
- Weight21,691 kg
- Length8.5 m
- In ServiceYes
◈Guidance & Homing1MOD.1
- GuidedNo
▣Performance1MOD.1
- Range24 km
◇Platform2MOD.2
- Launch PlatformShip / Surface
- Ship-LaunchedYes
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1971Production started
- 1972Entered service
55
years in service
14
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries14country
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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