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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
Gun Howitzer Noricum
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1970–2027
Quantity
45
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
TOWED ARTILLERY & MORTARS · COLD WAR
13
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
68
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
◎General4MOD.4
- Service Entry Year1970
- Combat Weight8,220 kg
- Carriage TypeSplit Trail
- In ServiceYes
◈Ordnance5MOD.5
- Calibre155 mm
- Barrel Length (calibres)45
- Breech TypeScrew
- Recoil SystemHydro-Pneumatic
- Muzzle BrakeYes
▣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
- Projectile Weight48 kg
- HE RoundYes
◆Fire Control1MOD.1
▤Mobility2MOD.2
- Self-PropelledNo
- Emplacement Time2
⬢Dimensions1MOD.1
- Length6.98 m
▲Production1MOD.1
- Production Start1,980 year
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1970Production started
- 1980First deployment: Iran–Iraq War
- 2027Production ended
56
years in service
57
years in production
45
units produced
15
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
TOWED ARTILLERY & MORTARS RANKING Towed Artillery & Mortars · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
43TOWED ARTILLERY & MORTARS13COLD WAR · TOWED ARTILLERY & MORTARS34CANADA · ALL WEAPONS212PERFORMANCE/PRICE · TOWED ARTILLERY & MORTARS
ⓘ Rankings are within theTowed Artillery & Mortarscategory.
📖 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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