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Self-Propelled Artillery · United Kingdom · 1965
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* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Range
40
Firepower
50
Rate of Fire
65
Mobility
75
Accuracy
60
Shoot-and-Scoot
55
Protection
45
Automation
30
Technology
50
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin United Kingdom
CategorySelf-Propelled Artillery
EraCold War
In service1965–1995
Operators2 countries
Quantity234
Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
53
Self-Propelled Artillery MASS Rating
15/31
Cold War
71/188
All-Time
Self-Propelled Artillery · 10 axes scored
Range
40
Firepower
50
Rate of Fire
65
Mobility
75
Accuracy
60
Shoot-and-Scoot
55
Protection
45
Automation
30
Technology
50
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the self-propelled artillery category.
01 / Overview
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Production
1965–1995
Quantity
234
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
SELF-PROPELLED ARTILLERY · COLD WAR
15
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
53
self-propelled artillery category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the self-propelled artillery category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
  • Service Entry Year1965
  • Combat Weight16,560 kg
  • Crew6
  • Carriage TypeSelf-Propelled
  • In ServiceYes
◈Ordnance7MOD.7
▣Performance5MOD.5
  • Maximum Range (standard)15 km
  • Maximum Range (rocket-assisted)17.4 km
  • Rate of Fire (sustained)6
  • Elevation-5 to 70 degrees
  • Traverse360 degrees
◇Ammunition8MOD.8
▤Mobility7MOD.7
⬢Ammunition Handling2MOD.2
  • Total Rounds Carried40
  • Resupply VehicleAlvis Stalwart
▲Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length5.8 m
  • Width2.6 m
  • Height2.5 m
◎Production2MOD.2
  • Total Production234
  • Production Start1,965 year
◈Self-Propelled Chassis5MOD.5
  • Engine Power240 hp
  • Suspensiontorsion bar: 5 units per side
  • Hull Armour10 and 12 mm
  • Secondary Armament* 7.62 mm L4A4 machine gun with 1,200 rounds * smoke dischargers
  • NBC ProtectionNo
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1960Sale: India (80 units)
  2. 1965Production started
  3. 1995Production ended
61
years in service
30
years in production
234
units produced
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Inventory2country · 226units
226active
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YearBuyerQuantityAmountPresent Value (2025)
1960India80——
1960India12——
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE6terms
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.
Artillery system with integrated propulsion, enabling movement under its own power rather than being towed.
A breech mechanism in artillery where a solid block slides horizontally to open and close the breech for loading.
Smoke grenades are pyrotechnic devices deployed by infantry fighting vehicles to create a visual screen, obscuring movement or positions from enemy observation or targeting.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
📚 Sources
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