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Mark 33
Photo: PH1 Mussi, USN · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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Naval Guns · United States · 1946
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Mark 33
Mark 33 Photo: PH1 Mussi, USN · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Rate of Fire
65
Range
50
Lethality
70
Accuracy
60
Ammunition Versatility
75
Multi-Role Capability
80
Reliability
85
Automation
50
Technology
65
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin United States
CategoryNaval Guns
EraEarly Cold War
In service1946–1955
Operators1 countries
Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
66
Naval Guns MASS Rating
2/10
Early Cold War
20/280
All-Time
Naval Guns · 10 axes scored
Rate of Fire
65
Range
50
Lethality
70
Accuracy
60
Ammunition Versatility
75
Multi-Role Capability
80
Reliability
85
Automation
50
Technology
65
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the naval guns category.
01 / Overview
Mark 33
Category
Production
1946–1955
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
NAVAL GUNS · EARLY COLD WAR
2
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
66
naval guns category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the naval guns category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • Weapon TypeNaval gun
  • Service Entry Year1946
  • Weight44,000 kg
  • Length3.81 m
  • Diameter76.2 mm
  • In ServiceYes
◈Guidance & Homing1MOD.1
▣Performance3MOD.3
  • Propulsion TypeFixed ammunition
  • Maximum Range (gun)13.35 km
  • Rate of Fire (gun)90
◇Warhead4MOD.4
  • Warhead TypeAP, AA, HE
  • Warhead Weight5.9 kg
  • Explosive Filler0.58 kg
  • Fuze TypeVT proximity fuze
◆Platform5MOD.5
▤Warhead Detail1MOD.1
  • Explosive Filler Weight0.58 kg
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1946Production started
  2. 1955Production ended
80
years in service
9
years in production
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
Mark 33 1946
05 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
Surface ship from which a torpedo is launched, typically a destroyer, cruiser, or dedicated torpedo boat.
Ship-launched: a torpedo designed to be deployed from surface warships using onboard launch tubes or deck-mounted launchers.
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