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CITER 155 mm
Photo: Joaquín Alvarez Riera FN FAL 07:46, 24 May 2008 (UTC) · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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Towed Artillery & Mortars · Argentina · 1977
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CITER 155 mm
CITER 155 mm Photo: Joaquín Alvarez Riera FN FAL 07:46, 24 May 2008 (UTC) · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Range
40
Firepower
50
Rate of Fire
30
Accuracy
60
Portability
40
Setup Speed
30
Ammunition Versatility
50
Reliability
70
Crew Economy
40
Cost-Effectiveness
50
Origin Argentina
ManufacturerFabricaciones Militares
CategoryTowed Artillery & Mortars
EraCold War
In service1977
Operators2 countries
Data Quality87%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
46
Towed Artillery & Mortars MASS Rating
28/35
Cold War
168/302
All-Time
Towed Artillery & Mortars · 10 axes scored
Range
40
Firepower
50
Rate of Fire
30
Accuracy
60
Portability
40
Setup Speed
30
Ammunition Versatility
50
Reliability
70
Crew Economy
40
Cost-Effectiveness
50
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the towed artillery & mortars category.
01 / Overview
CITER 155 mm
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1977–
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
TOWED ARTILLERY & MORTARS · COLD WAR
28
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
60
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
46
towed artillery & mortars category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the towed artillery & mortars category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
  • Service Entry Year1977
  • Combat Weight8,200 kg
  • Carriage TypeSplit Trail
  • In ServiceYes
◈Ordnance4MOD.4
  • Calibre155 mm
  • Barrel Length (calibres)33
  • Ordnance Type155 mm L33 Modelo Argentino
  • Breech TypeInterrupted Screw
▣Performance5MOD.5
  • Maximum Range (standard)20 km
  • Maximum Range (rocket-assisted)24 km
  • Muzzle Velocity765 m/s
  • Elevation-10° to +67°
  • Traverse70°
◇Mobility1MOD.1
◆Dimensions1MOD.1
  • Length5.15 m
▤Production1MOD.1
  • Production Start1,977 year
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1977Production started
  2. 1982First deployment: Falklands War
49
years in service
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Conflicts
CITER 155 MM · CONFLICTS SERVED IN100% win
Total Conflicts
1
Victories
1
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
Operator Inventory1country · 109units
109active
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
A breech mechanism in artillery where the screw threads are interrupted to allow quick opening and closing of the breech.
A towed artillery carriage configuration where the gun is transported with its two wheels separated, allowing for easier deployment and lower profile when in firing position.
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