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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
Ansaldo 203 mm/53 gun
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
NAVAL GUNS · INTERWAR PERIOD
2
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
76
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
◎General4MOD.4
- Service Entry Year1931
- Weight19,500 kg
- Diameter203 mm
- In ServiceYes
◈Guidance & Homing1MOD.1
- GuidedNo
▣Performance2MOD.2
- Maximum Range (gun)34.208 km
- Rate of Fire (gun)3.8
◇Warhead3MOD.3
- Warhead TypeArmor-Piercing and High-Explosive shells
- Explosive Filler7.5 kg
- Fuze TypeDelayed-Action Base Fuse (AP), Instantaneous Nose Fuse (HE)
◆Platform2MOD.2
- Launch PlatformShip / Surface
- Ship-LaunchedYes
▤Production1MOD.1
- Operators1
⬢Warhead Detail1MOD.1
- Explosive Filler Weight3.157 kg
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1931Production started
- 1939First deployment: World War II
95
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
NAVAL GUNS RANKING Naval Guns · Interwar Period
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.
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