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MT-12Rapira

Towed Artillery & Mortars · Russia · 1955
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MT-12Rapira

* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Range
40
Firepower
50
Rate of Fire
30
Accuracy
45
Portability
35
Setup Speed
25
Ammunition Versatility
40
Reliability
70
Crew Economy
50
Cost-Effectiveness
60
Origin Russia
CategoryTowed Artillery & Mortars
EraEarly Cold War
In service1955
Operators26 countries
Data Quality88%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
43
Towed Artillery & Mortars MASS Rating
13/14
Early Cold War
198/302
All-Time
Towed Artillery & Mortars · 10 axes scored
Range
40
Firepower
50
Rate of Fire
30
Accuracy
45
Portability
35
Setup Speed
25
Ammunition Versatility
40
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
MT-12 Rapira
Country
Production
1955–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
TOWED ARTILLERY & MORTARS · EARLY COLD WAR
13
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
65
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
43
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 Year1961
  • Combat Weight2,750 kg
  • Crew6
  • Carriage TypeSplit Trail
  • In ServiceYes
◈Ordnance5MOD.5
▣Performance2MOD.2
  • Elevation-10° to +20°
  • Traverse27° left or right
▤Mobility4MOD.4
⬢Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length9.16 m
  • Width1.795 m
  • Height1.565 m
▲Self-Propelled Chassis1MOD.1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1955Production started
71
years in service
14
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 12 countries retired it.
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
MT-12 Rapira 1955
05 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
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.
Artillery or mortar munition equipped with guidance systems to alter its trajectory after firing for increased accuracy.
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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