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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
G5 howitzer
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
TOWED ARTILLERY & MORTARS · COLD WAR
1
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
88
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 Year1983
- Combat Weight13,750 kg
- Crew8
- Carriage TypeSplit Trail
- In ServiceYes
◈Ordnance6MOD.6
- Calibre155 mm
- Barrel Length (calibres)45
- Ordnance Type155 mm
- Breech TypeInterrupted Screw
- Recoil SystemHydro-Pneumatic
- Muzzle BrakeYes
▣Performance6MOD.6
- Maximum Range (standard)30 km
- Maximum Range (rocket-assisted)50 km
- Muzzle Velocity897 m/s
- Rate of Fire (burst)3
- Elevation−3° to +75°
- TraverseUp to 15°: 82°; Above 15°: 65°
◇Ammunition2MOD.2
- Ammunition TypesERFB, base bleed, V-LAP
- HE RoundYes
◆Mobility4MOD.4
- Self-PropelledNo
- Road Speed (if SP)16 km/h
- AutoloaderNo
- Protected Crew CabNo
▤Dimensions3MOD.3
- Length9.5 m
- Width3.3 m
- Height2.1 m
⬢Production1MOD.1
- Production Start1,982 year
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1966First deployment: South African Border War
- 1983Production started
43
years in service
5
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 3 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Inventory5country · 124units
124active
G5 howitzerSALES5records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — |  Iraq | 100 | — | — |
| — |  Malaysia | 28 | — | — |
| — |  South Africa | 72 | — | — |
| — |  Qatar | 12 | — | — |
| — |  Libya | 6 | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
05 / MASS Score
TOWED ARTILLERY & MORTARS RANKING Towed Artillery & Mortars · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
4TOWED ARTILLERY & MORTARS1COLD WAR · TOWED ARTILLERY & MORTARS6SOUTH AFRICA · ALL WEAPONS35PERFORMANCE/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 breech mechanism in artillery where the screw threads are interrupted to allow quick opening and closing of the breech.
A device attached to a firearm's muzzle to redirect propellant gases, reducing recoil and muzzle rise during firing.
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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