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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the self-propelled artillery category.
01 / Overview
TACAM R-2
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
SELF-PROPELLED ARTILLERY · WORLD WAR II
62
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the self-propelled artillery category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
- Service Entry Year1944
- Combat Weight12,000 kg
- Crew3
- Carriage TypeSelf-Propelled
- In ServiceYes
◈Ordnance6MOD.6
- Calibre76.2 mm
- Barrel Length (calibres)42.6
- Ordnance TypeZiS-3 76.2 mm field gun
- Recoil SystemHydro-Pneumatic
- Muzzle BrakeNo
- Bore EvacuatorNo
▣Performance5MOD.5
- Minimum Range0.5 km
- Maximum Range (standard)0.6 km
- Muzzle Velocity680 m/s
- Elevation-5 to +15 degrees
- Traverse30 degrees
◇Ammunition9MOD.9
- Projectile Weight6.2 kg
- Ammunition TypesAP, HE
- Charge Zones4
- HE RoundYes
- Smoke RoundNo
- Illumination RoundNo
- Cluster / DPICMNo
- Precision-Guided RoundNo
- MRSI CapableNo
◆Fire Control5MOD.5
▤Mobility5MOD.5
- Self-PropelledYes
- Prime MoverR-2 light tank chassis
- Shoot-and-ScootNo
- AutoloaderNo
- Protected Crew CabNo
⬢Ammunition Handling2MOD.2
- Ready Rounds30
- Total Rounds Carried30
▲Dimensions3MOD.3
- Length5 m
- Width2.064 m
- Height2.32 m
◎Production2MOD.2
- Total Production20
- Production Start1,944 year
◈Self-Propelled Chassis6MOD.6
- Engine Power125 hp
- Transmission6 x 6
- Suspensionleaf spring
- Hull Armour8 to 25 mm
- Secondary Armament1 x 7.92 mm ZB-53 machine gun
- NBC ProtectionNo
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1944Production started
82
years in service
0
years in production
20
units produced
04 / MASS Score
SELF-PROPELLED ARTILLERY RANKING Self-Propelled Artillery · World War II
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
172SELF-PROPELLED ARTILLERY62WORLD WAR II · SELF-PROPELLED ARTILLERY52PERFORMANCE/PRICE · SELF-PROPELLED ARTILLERY
ⓘ Rankings are within theSelf-Propelled Artillerycategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
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.
Artillery system with integrated propulsion, enabling movement under its own power rather than being towed.
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