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90 mm Gun M1/M2/M3
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Anti-Aircraft Artillery (AAA) · United States · 1940
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90mmGunM1/M2/M3

90 mm Gun M1/M2/M3
90 mm Gun M1/M2/M3 Photo: Balcer~commonswiki · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.5
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Rate of Fire
60
Effective Ceiling
55
Muzzle Velocity
50
Fire Control
40
Mobility
65
Ground-Target Capability
70
Reliability
85
Range
60
Technology
45
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin United States
CategoryAnti-Aircraft Artillery (AAA)
EraWorld War II
In service1940–1945
Operators4 countries
Quantity133,833
Data Quality88%
59
Anti-Aircraft Artillery (AAA) MASS Rating
12/38
World War II
80/210
All-Time
Anti-Aircraft Artillery (AAA) · 10 axes scored
Rate of Fire
60
Effective Ceiling
55
Muzzle Velocity
50
Fire Control
40
Mobility
65
Ground-Target Capability
70
Reliability
85
Range
60
Technology
45
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the anti-aircraft artillery (aaa) category.
01 / Overview
90 mm Gun M1/M2/M3
Production
1940–1945
Quantity
133,833
Unit Price (current)
$1.1M↗ 2200% inflation · 1940→2025
Original Price
$50.0K (1940)
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ANTI-AIRCRAFT ARTILLERY (AAA) · WORLD WAR II
12
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$1.1M
Original: $50.0K (1940)
Inflation: +%2200
59
anti-aircraft artillery (aaa) category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the anti-aircraft artillery (aaa) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
  • Service Entry Year1938
  • Combat Weight14,655 kg
  • Crew8
  • In ServiceYes
◈Ordnance4MOD.4
▣Performance5MOD.5
  • Maximum Range (standard)19.05 km
  • Muzzle Velocity823 m/s
  • Rate of Fire (burst)10
  • Elevation-10° to +90°
  • Traverse360°
◇Ammunition3MOD.3
  • Projectile Weight10.57 kg
  • Ammunition TypesHE, APC, AP, proximity-fused shells
  • HE RoundYes
◆Mobility1MOD.1
  • Emplacement Time3
▤Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length9.022 m
  • Width4.145 m
  • Height3.078 m
⬢Production3MOD.3
  • Total Production133,833
  • Production Start1,940 year
  • Unit Cost50,000 USD
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1939First deployment: World War II
  2. 1940Production started
  3. 1945Production ended
86
years in service
5
years in production
133,833
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ 3 countries retired it.
04 / Conflicts
90 MM GUN M1/M2/M3 · CONFLICTS SERVED IN0% win
Total Conflicts
1
Victories
0
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
90 mm Gun M1/M2/M3 1940
06 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
A device on the gun barrel that uses high-pressure gas to expel propellant fumes before the breech opens, preventing them from entering the crew compartment.
High Explosive (HE) round: an artillery or mortar projectile containing explosive filler designed to inflict damage through blast and fragmentation effects.
A device attached to a firearm's muzzle to redirect propellant gases, reducing recoil and muzzle rise during firing.
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