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Gun Howitzer Noricum
Photo: Sturmvogel 66 · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
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Towed Artillery & Mortars · Canada · 1970
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GunHowitzerNoricum

Gun Howitzer Noricum
Gun Howitzer Noricum Photo: Sturmvogel 66 · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Range
70
Firepower
75
Rate of Fire
60
Accuracy
65
Portability
50
Setup Speed
55
Ammunition Versatility
70
Reliability
70
Crew Economy
60
Cost-Effectiveness
65
Origin Canada
ManufacturerSpace Research Corporation, Maschinenfabrik Liezen und Gießerei
CategoryTowed Artillery & Mortars
EraCold War
In service1970–2027
Operators16 countries
Quantity45
Data Quality87%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
65
Towed Artillery & Mortars MASS Rating
13/35
Cold War
43/302
All-Time
Towed Artillery & Mortars · 10 axes scored
Range
70
Firepower
75
Rate of Fire
60
Accuracy
65
Portability
50
Setup Speed
55
Ammunition Versatility
70
Reliability
70
Crew Economy
60
Cost-Effectiveness
65
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the towed artillery & mortars category.
01 / Overview
Gun Howitzer Noricum
Country
Production
1970–2027
Quantity
45
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
TOWED ARTILLERY & MORTARS · COLD WAR
13
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
68
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
65
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
  • Service Entry Year1970
  • Combat Weight8,220 kg
  • Carriage TypeSplit Trail
  • In ServiceYes
◈Ordnance5MOD.5
▣Performance7MOD.7
  • Maximum Range (standard)29.9 km
  • Maximum Range (rocket-assisted)39.6 km
  • Muzzle Velocity897 m/s
  • Rate of Fire (burst)5
  • Rate of Fire (sustained)2
  • Elevation-89 to 1,280 mils
  • TraverseLeft 534 mils, Right 711 mils
◇Ammunition2MOD.2
◆Fire Control1MOD.1
▤Mobility2MOD.2
⬢Dimensions1MOD.1
  • Length6.98 m
▲Production1MOD.1
  • Production Start1,980 year
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1970Production started
  2. 1980First deployment: Iran–Iraq War
  3. 2027Production ended
56
years in service
57
years in production
45
units produced
15
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Inventory1country · 92units
92active
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE6terms
A digital fire-control system employs computational algorithms to calculate and adjust artillery fire parameters, enhancing accuracy and efficiency in towed systems.
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 device attached to a firearm's muzzle to redirect propellant gases, reducing recoil and muzzle rise during firing.
A breech mechanism in artillery where a cylindrical plug with spiral threads is rotated to open or close the breech.
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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