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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the towed artillery & mortars category.
01 / Overview
RM-38
Category
Country
Production
1939–
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
TOWED ARTILLERY & MORTARS · WORLD WAR II
25
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
60
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the towed artillery & mortars category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General3MOD.3
- Service Entry Year1938
- Combat Weight12.1 kg
- In ServiceYes
◈Ordnance3MOD.3
- Calibre50 mm
- Ordnance Typelight infantry mortar
- Breech TypeMuzzle-Loading
▣Performance5MOD.5
- Minimum Range0.2 km
- Maximum Range (standard)0.8 km
- Muzzle Velocity96 m/s
- Elevation45° or 75°. 82° on some models
- Traverse6°
◇Ammunition1MOD.1
- Projectile Weight0.85 kg
◆Mobility1MOD.1
- Emplacement Time1
▤Dimensions1MOD.1
- Length0.78 m
⬢Production1MOD.1
- Production Start1,939 year
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1939Production started
87
years in service
1
countries operating
04 / Conflicts
RM-38 · CONFLICTS SERVED IN0% win·100% loss
Total Conflicts
2
Victories
0
Ongoing
0
Losses
2
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
RM-38SALES2records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — |  North Korea | — | — | — |
| — |  Vietnam | — | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
06 / MASS Score
TOWED ARTILLERY & MORTARS RANKING Towed Artillery & Mortars · World War II
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
152TOWED ARTILLERY & MORTARS25WORLD WAR II · TOWED ARTILLERY & MORTARS1147RUSSIA · ALL WEAPONS244PERFORMANCE/PRICE · TOWED ARTILLERY & MORTARS
ⓘ Rankings are within theTowed Artillery & Mortarscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE1terms
Artillery or mortar system where propellant and projectile are loaded through the muzzle (open end) of the barrel, requiring manual ramming before firing.
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