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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the towed artillery & mortars category.
01 / Overview
D-20
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1947–
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
TOWED ARTILLERY & MORTARS · EARLY COLD WAR
14
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
60
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the towed artillery & mortars category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
- Service Entry Year1955
- Combat Weight7,100 kg
- Crew8
- Carriage TypeSplit Trail
- In ServiceYes
◈Ordnance7MOD.7
- Calibre152.4 mm
- Barrel Length (calibres)26
- Ordnance Type152.4 x 547.5 mm R, Separate loading charge and projectile
- Breech TypeSliding Block
- Recoil SystemHydro-Pneumatic
- Muzzle BrakeYes
- Bore EvacuatorNo
▣Performance7MOD.7
- Maximum Range (standard)17.4 km
- Maximum Range (rocket-assisted)24 km
- Muzzle Velocity650 m/s
- Rate of Fire (burst)5
- Rate of Fire (sustained)1
- Elevation-5° to 45°
- Traverse58°
◇Ammunition3MOD.3
- Ammunition TypesHE, HE-Frag, Smoke, Illumination, Chemical, Nuclear (Soviet era)
- HE RoundYes
- Precision-Guided RoundNo
◆Fire Control5MOD.5
▤Mobility5MOD.5
- Self-PropelledNo
- Prime MoverUral-375D, KrAZ-255B, or similar 6x6 trucks
- Shoot-and-ScootNo
- AutoloaderNo
- Protected Crew CabNo
⬢Dimensions3MOD.3
- Length8.69 m
- Width2.35 m
- Height1.93 m
▲Production1MOD.1
- Production Start1,955 year
◎Self-Propelled Chassis1MOD.1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1945First deployment: Cold War
- 1947Production started
- 2009Sale: Myanmar (150+ units)
- 2015Sale: Iraq
79
years in service
33
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 3 countries retired it.
04 / Conflicts
D-20 · CONFLICTS SERVED IN50% win·50% loss
Total Conflicts
2
Victories
1
Ongoing
0
Losses
1
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
Operator Inventory22country · 2,305units
2,305active
D-20SALES3records
Iraq
Myanmar
Laosⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
06 / MASS Score
TOWED ARTILLERY & MORTARS RANKING Towed Artillery & Mortars · Early Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
223TOWED ARTILLERY & MORTARS14EARLY COLD WAR · TOWED ARTILLERY & MORTARS1329RUSSIA · ALL WEAPONS244PERFORMANCE/PRICE · TOWED ARTILLERY & MORTARS
ⓘ Rankings are within theTowed Artillery & Mortarscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
High Explosive (HE) round: an artillery or mortar projectile containing explosive filler designed to inflict damage through blast and fragmentation effects.
Recoil system using a combination of liquid and compressed gas to absorb and return energy from firing.
A device attached to a firearm's muzzle to redirect propellant gases, reducing recoil and muzzle rise during firing.
A breech mechanism in artillery where a solid block slides horizontally to open and close the breech for loading.
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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