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Towed Artillery & Mortars · United States · 1944
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LittleDavid

Little David
Little David Photo: US Army · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain Use of this image does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Range
20
Firepower
30
Rate of Fire
10
Accuracy
40
Portability
10
Setup Speed
20
Ammunition Versatility
20
Reliability
60
Crew Economy
20
Cost-Effectiveness
30
Origin United States
CategoryTowed Artillery & Mortars
EraWorld War II
In service1944–1945
Operators1 countries
Quantity1
Data Quality85%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
25
Towed Artillery & Mortars MASS Rating
48/48
World War II
291/302
All-Time
Towed Artillery & Mortars · 10 axes scored
Range
20
Firepower
30
Rate of Fire
10
Accuracy
40
Portability
10
Setup Speed
20
Ammunition Versatility
20
Reliability
60
Crew Economy
20
Cost-Effectiveness
30
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the towed artillery & mortars category.
01 / Overview
Little David
Production
1944–1945
Quantity
1
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
TOWED ARTILLERY & MORTARS · WORLD WAR II
48
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
40
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
25
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
◎General6MOD.6
  • Service Entry Year1945
  • Combat Weight78,471 kg
  • Travel Weight83,461 kg
  • Crew12
  • Carriage TypeSplit Trail
  • In ServiceNo
◈Ordnance7MOD.7
▣Performance2MOD.2
  • Maximum Range (standard)9.7 km
  • Muzzle Velocity381 m/s
◇Ammunition8MOD.8
▤Mobility6MOD.6
⬢Dimensions1MOD.1
  • Length6.7 m
▲Production2MOD.2
  • Total Production1
  • Production Start1,944 year
◎Self-Propelled Chassis1MOD.1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1939First deployment: World War II
  2. 1944Production started
  3. 1945Production ended
82
years in service
1
years in production
1
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
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 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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