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Anti-Aircraft Artillery (AAA) · United States · 1951
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Skysweeper
Skysweeper Photo: Mark Pellegrini · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.5
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Rate of Fire
40
Effective Ceiling
35
Muzzle Velocity
50
Fire Control
20
Mobility
45
Ground-Target Capability
60
Reliability
70
Range
40
Technology
30
Cost-Effectiveness
55
Origin United States
CategoryAnti-Aircraft Artillery (AAA)
EraEarly Cold War
In service1951–1951
Operators4 countries
Data Quality87%
43
Anti-Aircraft Artillery (AAA) MASS Rating
17/19
Early Cold War
160/210
All-Time
Anti-Aircraft Artillery (AAA) · 10 axes scored
Rate of Fire
40
Effective Ceiling
35
Muzzle Velocity
50
Fire Control
20
Mobility
45
Ground-Target Capability
60
Reliability
70
Range
40
Technology
30
Cost-Effectiveness
55
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the anti-aircraft artillery (aaa) category.
01 / Overview
Skysweeper
Production
1951–1951
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ANTI-AIRCRAFT ARTILLERY (AAA) · EARLY COLD WAR
17
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
35
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
43
anti-aircraft artillery (aaa) category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the anti-aircraft artillery (aaa) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
  • Service Entry Year1951
  • Combat Weight3,969 kg
  • Carriage / PlatformFour wheel with outriggers
  • In ServiceYes
◈Ordnance7MOD.7
▣Performance6MOD.6
  • Maximum Range (standard)9 km
  • Maximum Range (rocket-assisted)13 km
  • Muzzle Velocity854 m/s
  • Rate of Fire (sustained)45
  • Elevation-6° to +85°
  • Traverse360°
▤Mobility4MOD.4
⬢Ammunition Handling1MOD.1
  • Ready Rounds20
▲Dimensions1MOD.1
  • Length4.5 m
◎Production1MOD.1
  • Production Start1,951 year
◈Self-Propelled Chassis1MOD.1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1951Production started
75
years in service
0
years in production
1
countries operating
ⓘ 3 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
Automated laying is a fire‑control capability that uses sensors and a computer to automatically set a towed artillery or mortar’s elevation and azimuth to the calculated firing solution.
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.
Radar system measuring projectile velocity at muzzle exit.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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