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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the self-propelled artillery category.
01 / Overview
Grille
Category
Country
Production
1943–1944
Quantity
389
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
SELF-PROPELLED ARTILLERY · WORLD WAR II
36
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ 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 Year1943
- Combat Weight11,500 kg
- Crew5
- Carriage TypeSelf-Propelled
- In ServiceYes
◈Ordnance6MOD.6
- Calibre150 mm
- Barrel Length (calibres)11.8
- Ordnance Type15 cm sIG 33 heavy infantry gun
- Recoil SystemHydro-Pneumatic
- Muzzle BrakeNo
- Bore EvacuatorNo
▣Performance4MOD.4
- Maximum Range (standard)4.7 km
- Muzzle Velocity240 m/s
- Elevation-5 to +25 degrees
- Traverse10 degrees left and right
◇Ammunition3MOD.3
- Projectile Weight38 kg
- Ammunition TypesHE, smoke
- HE RoundYes
◆Mobility2MOD.2
- Road Speed (if SP)35 km/h
- Range (if SP)190 km
▤Dimensions3MOD.3
- Length4.95 m
- Width2.15 m
- Height2.47 m
⬢Production1MOD.1
- Total Production389
▲Self-Propelled Chassis4MOD.4
- Engine Power147 hp
- SuspensionLeaf spring
- Hull Armour10-15 mm
- Secondary Armament1 × 7.92 mm MG 34 ; 600 rounds
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1943Production started
- 1944Production ended
83
years in service
1
years in production
389
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
SELF-PROPELLED ARTILLERY RANKING Self-Propelled Artillery · World War II
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
125SELF-PROPELLED ARTILLERY36WORLD WAR II · SELF-PROPELLED ARTILLERY683GERMANY · ALL WEAPONS52PERFORMANCE/PRICE · SELF-PROPELLED ARTILLERY
ⓘ Rankings are within theSelf-Propelled Artillerycategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
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.
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