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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the anti-aircraft artillery (aaa) category.
01 / Overview
QF 2 pounder gun
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1915–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ANTI-AIRCRAFT ARTILLERY (AAA) · WORLD WAR I
13
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
35
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the anti-aircraft artillery (aaa) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
- Service Entry Year1935
- Combat Weight385 kg
- Crew4
- Carriage / Platformpedestal
- In ServiceYes
◈Ordnance7MOD.7
- Calibre40.4 mm
- Barrel Length (calibres)39
- Ordnance Typeautocannon
- Breech Typevertical sliding block
- Recoil SystemHydro-Pneumatic
- Muzzle BrakeNo
- Bore EvacuatorNo
▣Performance6MOD.6
- Maximum Range (standard)3.96 km
- Maximum Range (rocket-assisted)6.22 km
- Muzzle Velocity732 m/s
- Rate of Fire (burst)115
- Elevation+90 degrees
- Traverse360 degrees
◇Ammunition8MOD.8
- Projectile Weight2 kg
- Ammunition TypesHE
- HE RoundYes
- Smoke RoundNo
- Illumination RoundNo
- Cluster / DPICMNo
- Precision-Guided RoundNo
- MRSI CapableNo
◆Fire Control5MOD.5
▤Mobility5MOD.5
- Self-PropelledNo
- Prime Movernaval ships, motor boats, lorries
- Shoot-and-ScootNo
- AutoloaderYes
- Protected Crew CabNo
⬢Ammunition Handling1MOD.1
- Ready Rounds14
▲Dimensions1MOD.1
- Length2.438 m
◎Production1MOD.1
- Production Start1,915 year
◈Self-Propelled Chassis1MOD.1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1914First deployment: World War I
- 1915Production started
- 1935Entered service
111
years in service
0
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country no longer actively operates it. 11 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries11country
05 / MASS Score
ANTI-AIRCRAFT ARTILLERY (AAA) RANKING Anti-Aircraft Artillery (AAA) · World War I
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
200ANTI-AIRCRAFT ARTILLERY (AAA)13WORLD WAR I · ANTI-AIRCRAFT ARTILLERY (AAA)816UNITED KINGDOM · ALL WEAPONS194PERFORMANCE/PRICE · ANTI-AIRCRAFT ARTILLERY (AAA)
ⓘ Rankings are within theAnti-Aircraft Artillery (AAA)category.
📖 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.
Recoil system using a combination of liquid and compressed gas to absorb and return energy from firing.
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