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M101 howitzer
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Towed Artillery & Mortars · United States · 1941
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M101howitzer

M101 howitzer
M101 howitzer Photo: PD-USGov-Military-Marines · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Range
60
Firepower
65
Rate of Fire
70
Accuracy
60
Portability
50
Setup Speed
55
Ammunition Versatility
70
Reliability
75
Crew Economy
60
Cost-Effectiveness
75
Origin United States
CategoryTowed Artillery & Mortars
EraWorld War II
In service1941–1953
Operators17 countries
Quantity10,200
Data Quality88%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
63
Towed Artillery & Mortars MASS Rating
3/48
World War II
49/302
All-Time
Towed Artillery & Mortars · 10 axes scored
Range
60
Firepower
65
Rate of Fire
70
Accuracy
60
Portability
50
Setup Speed
55
Ammunition Versatility
70
Reliability
75
Crew Economy
60
Cost-Effectiveness
75
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the towed artillery & mortars category.
01 / Overview
M101 howitzer
Production
1941–1953
Quantity
10,200
Unit Price (current)
$579.0K↗ 2216% inflation · 1939→2025
Original Price
$25.0K (1939)
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
TOWED ARTILLERY & MORTARS · WORLD WAR II
3
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
80
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$579.0K
Original: $25.0K (1939)
Inflation: +%2216
63
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
◎General5MOD.5
  • Service Entry Year1941
  • Combat Weight2,260 kg
  • Crew8
  • Carriage TypeSplit Trail
  • In ServiceYes
◈Ordnance7MOD.7
▣Performance6MOD.6
  • Maximum Range (standard)11.27 km
  • Muzzle Velocity472 m/s
  • Rate of Fire (burst)10
  • Rate of Fire (sustained)3
  • Elevation−5° (−89 mils) to; 65° (1,156 mils)
  • Traverse±23° (±409 mils)
◇Ammunition8MOD.8
▤Mobility4MOD.4
⬢Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length5.94 m
  • Width2.21 m
  • Height1.73 m
▲Production2MOD.2
  • Total Production10,200
  • Production Start1,941 year
◎Self-Propelled Chassis1MOD.1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1939First deployment: World War II
  2. 1941Production started
  3. 1952Sale: Canada (60 units)
  4. 1953Production ended
  5. 1955Sale: Canada (232 units)
85
years in service
12
years in production
10,200
units produced
13
countries operating
ⓘ 4 countries retired it.
04 / Conflicts
M101 HOWITZER · CONFLICTS SERVED IN33% win
Total Conflicts
3
Victories
1
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
Operator Inventory2country · 1,131units
1,131active
M101 howitzerSALES3records
YearBuyerQuantityAmountPresent Value (2025)
1955Canada232——
1952Canada60——
—Ukraine———
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE7terms
Cluster/DPICM refers to artillery ammunition that disperses submunitions for anti-personnel and anti-vehicle effects.
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 solid block slides horizontally to open and close the breech for loading.
Smoke grenades are pyrotechnic devices deployed by infantry fighting vehicles to create a visual screen, obscuring movement or positions from enemy observation or targeting.
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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