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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the naval guns category.
01 / Overview
QF 12 pounder 12 cwt gun
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
NAVAL GUNS · PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE
14
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the naval guns category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- Weapon TypeQF 12-pounder 12 cwt naval gun
- Service Entry Year1894
- Weight510 kg
- Length3.124 m
- Diameter76.2 mm
- In ServiceYes
◈Guidance & Homing4MOD.4
▣Performance3MOD.3
- Range10.76 km
- Maximum Range (gun)10.76 km
- Rate of Fire (gun)15
◇Warhead3MOD.3
- Warhead TypeHigh explosive
- Fuze TypePercussion
- Nuclear-CapableNo
◆Platform4MOD.4
- Launch PlatformShip / Surface
- Submarine-LaunchedNo
- Ship-LaunchedYes
- Air-LaunchedNo
▤Production2MOD.2
- Total Production8,231
- Operators3
⬢Warhead Detail2MOD.2
- Detonation Mechanism / FuzeImpact
- Explosive Filler TypeLyddite
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1894Production started
- 1899First deployment: Second Boer War
132
years in service
8,231
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 3 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
NAVAL GUNS RANKING Naval Guns · Pre-WWI / Industrial Age
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
113NAVAL GUNS14PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE · NAVAL GUNS518UNITED KINGDOM · ALL WEAPONS35PERFORMANCE/PRICE · NAVAL GUNS
ⓘ Rankings are within theNaval Gunscategory.
📖 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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