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G7 howitzer
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Towed Artillery & Mortars · South Africa · 1997
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G7howitzer

G7 howitzer
G7 howitzer Photo: The original uploader was Impi at English Wikipedia. · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Range
60
Firepower
55
Rate of Fire
65
Accuracy
70
Portability
85
Setup Speed
80
Ammunition Versatility
75
Reliability
85
Crew Economy
70
Cost-Effectiveness
90
Origin South Africa
CategoryTowed Artillery & Mortars
In service1997
Operators1 countries
Data Quality82%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
70
Towed Artillery & Mortars MASS Rating
23/302
All-Time
Towed Artillery & Mortars · 10 axes scored
Range
60
Firepower
55
Rate of Fire
65
Accuracy
70
Portability
85
Setup Speed
80
Ammunition Versatility
75
Reliability
85
Crew Economy
70
Cost-Effectiveness
90
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the towed artillery & mortars category.
01 / Overview
G7 howitzer
Production
1997–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
TOWED ARTILLERY & MORTARS
—
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
92
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
70
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
  • Combat Weight3,800 kg
  • Travel Weight3,800 kg
  • Crew5
  • Carriage TypeSplit Trail
◈Ordnance3MOD.3
▣Performance5MOD.5
  • Maximum Range (standard)32 km
  • Muzzle Velocity950 m/s
  • Rate of Fire (sustained)6
  • Elevation-5° to +75°
  • Traverse40°
◇Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length6.9 m
  • Width2.02 m
  • Height2.1 m
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1997Production started
29
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
05 / MASS Score
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within theTowed Artillery & Mortarscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
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.
A breech mechanism in artillery where the block swings horizontally to open or close the breech for loading.
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