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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
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💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ANTI-AIRCRAFT ARTILLERY (AAA) · EARLY COLD WAR
17
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
◎General4MOD.4
- Service Entry Year1951
- Combat Weight3,969 kg
- Carriage / PlatformFour wheel with outriggers
- In ServiceYes
◈Ordnance7MOD.7
- Calibre75 mm
- Barrel Length (calibres)60
- Ordnance Type75 x 539mmR
- Breech TypeVertical sliding-wedge
- Recoil SystemHydro-Pneumatic
- Muzzle BrakeNo
- Bore EvacuatorNo
▣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°
◇Ammunition7MOD.7
- Ammunition TypesHE
- HE RoundYes
- Smoke RoundNo
- Illumination RoundNo
- Cluster / DPICMNo
- Precision-Guided RoundNo
- MRSI CapableNo
◆Fire Control5MOD.5
▤Mobility4MOD.4
- Self-PropelledNo
- Shoot-and-ScootNo
- AutoloaderYes
- Protected Crew CabNo
⬢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
- 1951Production started
75
years in service
0
years in production
1
countries operating
ⓘ 3 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
ANTI-AIRCRAFT ARTILLERY (AAA) RANKING Anti-Aircraft Artillery (AAA) · Early Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
160ANTI-AIRCRAFT ARTILLERY (AAA)17EARLY COLD WAR · ANTI-AIRCRAFT ARTILLERY (AAA)2022UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS194PERFORMANCE/PRICE · ANTI-AIRCRAFT ARTILLERY (AAA)
ⓘ Rankings are within theAnti-Aircraft Artillery (AAA)category.
📖 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.
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