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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
TRF1
Category
Country
Production
1979–1993
Quantity
1,990
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
TOWED ARTILLERY & MORTARS · COLD WAR
10
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
55
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
◎General6MOD.6
- Service Entry Year1990
- Combat Weight10,520 kg
- Travel Weight10,520 kg
- Crew8
- Carriage TypeSplit Trail
- In ServiceYes
◈Ordnance5MOD.5
- Calibre155 mm
- Barrel Length (calibres)40
- Ordnance Typehowitzer
- Muzzle BrakeNo
- Bore EvacuatorNo
▣Performance6MOD.6
- Maximum Range (standard)24 km
- Maximum Range (rocket-assisted)30 km
- Rate of Fire (burst)3
- Rate of Fire (sustained)6
- Elevation−6° to +66°
- Traverse27° left / 38° right
◇Ammunition7MOD.7
- Ammunition Typeshigh-explosive
- HE RoundYes
- Smoke RoundNo
- Illumination RoundNo
- Cluster / DPICMNo
- Precision-Guided RoundNo
- MRSI CapableNo
◆Fire Control5MOD.5
▤Mobility5MOD.5
- Self-PropelledNo
- Emplacement Time2
- Shoot-and-ScootNo
- AutoloaderNo
- Protected Crew CabNo
⬢Ammunition Handling1MOD.1
- Ready Rounds56
▲Dimensions3MOD.3
- Length10 m
- Width3.09 m
- Height1.79 m
◎Production1MOD.1
- Production Start1,984 year
◈Self-Propelled Chassis1MOD.1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1979Production started
- 1990First deployment: Gulf War
- 1991Sale: Cyprus (12 units)
- 1993Production ended
- 2011Sale: Senegal (8 units)
- 2022Last sale: Ukraine (6 units)
47
years in service
14
years in production
1,990
units produced
5
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Conflicts
TRF1 · CONFLICTS SERVED IN0% win
Total Conflicts
2
Victories
0
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
Operator Inventory5country · 159units
159active
TRF1SALES4records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 |  Ukraine | 6 | — | — |
| 2011 |  Senegal | 8 | — | — |
| 1991 |  Cyprus | 12 | — | — |
| 1990 |  Saudi Arabia | 28 | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
06 / MASS Score
TOWED ARTILLERY & MORTARS RANKING Towed Artillery & Mortars · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
38TOWED ARTILLERY & MORTARS10COLD WAR · TOWED ARTILLERY & MORTARS140FRANCE · ALL WEAPONS270PERFORMANCE/PRICE · TOWED ARTILLERY & MORTARS
ⓘ Rankings are within theTowed Artillery & Mortarscategory.
📖 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.
A towed artillery carriage configuration where the gun is transported with its two wheels separated, allowing for easier deployment and lower profile when in firing position.
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