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M-56

Towed Artillery & Mortars · Serbia · 1956
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M-56

⚙ M101 howitzer variant
M-56
M-56 Photo: Srđan Popović · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Range
60
Firepower
50
Rate of Fire
40
Accuracy
55
Portability
30
Setup Speed
35
Ammunition Versatility
45
Reliability
70
Crew Economy
50
Cost-Effectiveness
60
Origin Serbia
ManufacturerYugoimport SDPR
CategoryTowed Artillery & Mortars
EraEarly Cold War
In service1956
Operators20 countries
Quantity1,500
Data Quality88%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
50
Towed Artillery & Mortars MASS Rating
7/14
Early Cold War
124/302
All-Time
Towed Artillery & Mortars · 10 axes scored
Range
60
Firepower
50
Rate of Fire
40
Accuracy
55
Portability
30
Setup Speed
35
Ammunition Versatility
45
Reliability
70
Crew Economy
50
Cost-Effectiveness
60
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the towed artillery & mortars category.
01 / Overview
M-56
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1956–
Quantity
1,500
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
TOWED ARTILLERY & MORTARS · EARLY COLD WAR
7
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
75
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
50
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 Year1956
  • Combat Weight2,100 kg
  • Travel Weight2,370 kg
  • Crew5
  • Carriage TypeSplit Trail
  • In ServiceYes
◈Ordnance8MOD.8
▣Performance7MOD.7
  • Minimum Range2 km
  • Maximum Range (standard)13.1 km
  • Maximum Range (rocket-assisted)18.1 km
  • Rate of Fire (burst)6
  • Rate of Fire (sustained)6
  • Elevation−3° to +65°
  • Traverse462 thousandths
◇Ammunition3MOD.3
▤Mobility5MOD.5
⬢Dimensions1MOD.1
  • Height2.82 m
▲Production2MOD.2
  • Total Production1,500
  • Production Start1,956 year
◎Self-Propelled Chassis4MOD.4
  • Engine Power150 hp
  • Suspension4x4 off-road wheels
  • Secondary ArmamentZastava Arms M87 – 12.7×108 mm for M56A1 or 12.7mm RCWS can also be installed
  • NBC ProtectionNo
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1956Production started
  2. 1992Entered service
70
years in service
1,500
units produced
20
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
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 solid block slides horizontally to open and close the breech for loading.
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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