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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the multiple launch rocket systems (mlrs) category.
01 / Overview
Panzerwerfer
Country
Production
1943–1945
Quantity
300
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEMS (MLRS) · WORLD WAR II
8
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the multiple launch rocket systems (mlrs) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- Service Entry Year1943
- Combat Weight7,100 kg
- Travel Weight7,100 kg
- Crew4
- Carriage TypeSelf-Propelled
- In ServiceYes
◈Ordnance6MOD.6
- Calibre150 mm
- Barrel Length (calibres)45
- Ordnance Type15 cm Nebelwerfer 41 rocket launcher
- Recoil SystemNone / Rigid
- Muzzle BrakeNo
- Bore EvacuatorNo
▣Performance5MOD.5
- Minimum Range4 km
- Maximum Range (standard)6.5 km
- Maximum Range (rocket-assisted)7 km
- Muzzle Velocity342 m/s
- Rate of Fire (burst)10
◇Ammunition8MOD.8
- Projectile Weight39 kg
- Ammunition Types15 cm Nebelwerfer 41 rockets
- HE RoundYes
- Smoke RoundNo
- Illumination RoundNo
- Cluster / DPICMNo
- Precision-Guided RoundNo
- MRSI CapableNo
◆Fire Control5MOD.5
▤Mobility6MOD.6
- Self-PropelledYes
- Prime MoverOpel Maultier half-track
- Shoot-and-ScootYes
- Road Speed (if SP)40 km/h
- AutoloaderNo
- Protected Crew CabNo
⬢Ammunition Handling3MOD.3
- Ready Rounds20
- Total Rounds Carried20
- Resupply VehicleMunitionskraftwagen
▲Dimensions3MOD.3
- Length6 m
- Width2 m
- Height3 m
◎Production2MOD.2
- Total Production300
- Production Start1,943 year
◈Self-Propelled Chassis5MOD.5
- Engine Power68 hp
- SuspensionOverlapping torsion bar (track); Leaf spring (wheels)
- Hull Armour6-14.5 mm (0.24-0.57 in)
- Secondary ArmamentMG 34 or MG 42
- NBC ProtectionNo
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1939First deployment: World War II
- 1943Production started
- 1945Production ended
83
years in service
2
years in production
300
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
MULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEMS (MLRS) RANKING Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS) · World War II
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ⓘ Rankings are within theMultiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS)category.
📖 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.
Artillery system with integrated propulsion, enabling movement under its own power rather than being towed.
Artillery tactic where a firing unit rapidly deploys, fires, and relocates to avoid counter-battery fire.
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