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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the special purpose vehicles category.
01 / Overview
Faun GT 8/15
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1975–
Quantity
2,000
Unit Price (current)
$897.6K↗ 498% inflation · 1975→2025
Original Price
$150.0K (1975)
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
SPECIAL PURPOSE VEHICLES · COLD WAR
1
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$897.6K
Original: $150.0K (1975)
Inflation: +%498
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the special purpose vehicles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- Vehicle Typeartillery tractor
- Service Entry Year1975
- Crew1
- Seating Capacity2
- Drive Configuration8x8
- In ServiceYes
◈Weights & Load3MOD.3
- Curb Weight12,000 kg
- Gross Vehicle Weight18,000 kg
- Payload Capacity5,000 kg
▣Powertrain8MOD.8
- Engine Typediesel
- Engine Power320 hp
- Transmissionmanual
- Fuel Typediesel
- Fuel Capacity300 L
- Top Speed80 km/h
- Range600 km
- AmphibiousNo
◇Dimensions4MOD.4
- Length7.5 m
- Width2.5 m
- Height3 m
- Wheelbase3.5 m
◆Mobility5MOD.5
- Gradient30
- Fording Depth1.2 m
- Ground Clearance0.45 m
- Central Tyre InflationNo
- Air-TransportableYes
▤Protection4MOD.4
- ArmouredNo
- Protection Levelnone
- Mine / IED ProtectionNo
- Run-Flat TyresYes
⬢Special Function4MOD.4
- Crane / HIABNo
- WinchYes
- Dozer BladeNo
- Special Equipmenttowing heavy artillery
▲Production3MOD.3
- Total Production2,000
- Unit Cost150,000 USD
- Operators3
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1945First deployment: Cold War
- 1975Production started
51
years in service
2,000
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
SPECIAL PURPOSE VEHICLES RANKING Special Purpose Vehicles · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
6SPECIAL PURPOSE VEHICLES1COLD WAR · SPECIAL PURPOSE VEHICLES273GERMANY · ALL WEAPONS1PRICE · SPECIAL PURPOSE VEHICLES608PRICE · ALL WEAPONS8PERFORMANCE/PRICE · SPECIAL PURPOSE VEHICLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theSpecial Purpose Vehiclescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
Designation for military vehicles capable of being airlifted by fixed-wing or rotary-wing aircraft, typically via cargo aircraft like the C-130 or CH-47.
Tires designed to allow a vehicle to continue operating for a limited distance after a puncture, typically by using reinforced sidewalls or internal support.
A mechanical device used to pull or lift heavy loads via a cable or rope, commonly integrated into light tactical vehicles for recovery or cargo operations.
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