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OB-25

Field Guns · Russia · 1943
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OB-25

* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Range
40
Firepower
30
Accuracy
50
Rate of Fire
40
Mobility
30
Muzzle Velocity
20
Direct-Fire Capability
40
Reliability
60
Versatility
30
Cost-Effectiveness
50
Origin Russia
CategoryField Guns
EraWorld War II
In service1943–1945
Operators2 countries
Quantity5,122
Data Quality87%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
38
Field Guns MASS Rating
24/26
World War II
189/240
All-Time
Field Guns · 10 axes scored
Range
40
Firepower
30
Accuracy
50
Rate of Fire
40
Mobility
30
Muzzle Velocity
20
Direct-Fire Capability
40
Reliability
60
Versatility
30
Cost-Effectiveness
50
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the field guns category.
01 / Overview
OB-25
Category
Country
Production
1943–1945
Quantity
5,122
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
FIELD GUNS · WORLD WAR II
24
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
60
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
38
field guns category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the field guns category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
  • Service Entry Year1943
  • Combat Weight600 kg
  • Travel Weight1,300 kg
  • Carriage TypeSplit Trail
  • In ServiceNo
◈Ordnance5MOD.5
▣Performance5MOD.5
  • Maximum Range (standard)4.2 km
  • Muzzle Velocity262 m/s
  • Rate of Fire (sustained)10
  • Elevation-8° to 25°
  • Traverse60°
◇Ammunition5MOD.5
▤Mobility4MOD.4
⬢Production2MOD.2
  • Total Production5,122
  • Production Start1,943 year
▲Self-Propelled Chassis1MOD.1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1939First deployment: World War II
  2. 1943Production started
  3. 1945Production ended
83
years in service
2
years in production
5,122
units produced
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries2country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
High Explosive (HE) round: an artillery or mortar projectile containing explosive filler designed to inflict damage through blast and fragmentation effects.
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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