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M247 Sergeant York
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M247SergeantYork

Anti-Aircraft Artillery (AAA) · United States · 1984
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M247SergeantYork

M247 Sergeant York
M247 Sergeant York Photo: Brian Stansberry · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Rate of Fire
60
Effective Ceiling
50
Muzzle Velocity
55
Fire Control
40
Mobility
65
Ground-Target Capability
30
Reliability
20
Range
50
Technology
70
Cost-Effectiveness
15
Origin United States
CategoryAnti-Aircraft Artillery (AAA)
EraCold War
In service1984–1985
Operators1 countries
Quantity50
Data Quality83%
47
Anti-Aircraft Artillery (AAA) MASS Rating
25/27
Cold War
153/210
All-Time
Anti-Aircraft Artillery (AAA) · 10 axes scored
Rate of Fire
60
Effective Ceiling
50
Muzzle Velocity
55
Fire Control
40
Mobility
65
Ground-Target Capability
30
Reliability
20
Range
50
Technology
70
Cost-Effectiveness
15
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the anti-aircraft artillery (aaa) category.
01 / Overview
M247 Sergeant York
Production
1984–1985
Quantity
50
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ANTI-AIRCRAFT ARTILLERY (AAA) · COLD WAR
25
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
25
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
47
anti-aircraft artillery (aaa) category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the anti-aircraft artillery (aaa) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General3MOD.3
  • Combat Weight54,400 kg
  • Crew3
  • In ServiceNo
◈Ordnance1MOD.1
  • Calibre40 mm
▣Performance5MOD.5
  • Maximum Range (standard)12.5 km
  • Rate of Fire (burst)600
  • Rate of Fire (sustained)600
  • Elevation−5° to +85°
  • Traverse360°
◇Ammunition2MOD.2
◆Fire Control1MOD.1
▤Mobility4MOD.4
  • Self-PropelledYes
  • Prime MoverContinental AVDS-1790-2D diesel
  • Road Speed (if SP)48 km/h
  • Range (if SP)500 km
⬢Ammunition Handling1MOD.1
  • Ready Rounds580
▲Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length7.67 m
  • Width3.63 m
  • Height3.42 m
◎Production1MOD.1
  • Production Start1,984 year
◈Self-Propelled Chassis2MOD.2
  • Engine Power750 hp
  • SuspensionTorsion bar
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1984Production started
  2. 1985Production ended
42
years in service
1
years in production
50
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
Radar system measuring projectile velocity at muzzle exit.
Artillery system with integrated propulsion, enabling movement under its own power rather than being towed.
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