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MO-120-AM-50

Towed Artillery & Mortars · France · 1980
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MO-120-AM-50

* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Range
65
Firepower
70
Rate of Fire
75
Accuracy
60
Portability
50
Setup Speed
70
Ammunition Versatility
80
Reliability
85
Crew Economy
70
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Origin France
CategoryTowed Artillery & Mortars
EraCold War
In service1980
Data Quality82%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
69
Towed Artillery & Mortars MASS Rating
6/35
Cold War
28/302
All-Time
Towed Artillery & Mortars · 10 axes scored
Range
65
Firepower
70
Rate of Fire
75
Accuracy
60
Portability
50
Setup Speed
70
Ammunition Versatility
80
Reliability
85
Crew Economy
70
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the towed artillery & mortars category.
01 / Overview
MO-120-AM-50
Country
Production
1980–
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
TOWED ARTILLERY & MORTARS · COLD WAR
6
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
90
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
69
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 Year1980
  • Combat Weight550 kg
  • Travel Weight550 kg
  • Crew5
  • Carriage TypeSplit Trail
  • In ServiceYes
◈Ordnance8MOD.8
▣Performance7MOD.7
  • Minimum Range0.5 km
  • Maximum Range (standard)7.2 km
  • Maximum Range (rocket-assisted)12 km
  • Muzzle Velocity390 m/s
  • Rate of Fire (sustained)15
  • Elevation45° to 85°
  • Traverse360°
◇Ammunition9MOD.9
▤Mobility7MOD.7
⬢Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length2.7 m
  • Width1.6 m
  • Height1.3 m
▲Production1MOD.1
  • Production Start1,980 year
◎Self-Propelled Chassis1MOD.1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1980Production started
46
years in service
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
Soltam K6 1991
MO-120-AM-50 1980
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE8terms
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 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.
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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