Data Quality87%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the towed artillery & mortars category.
01 / Overview
Type 87 mortar
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1987–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
TOWED ARTILLERY & MORTARS
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PERFORMANCE/PRICE
90
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
◎General1MOD.1
- Combat Weight27 kg
◈Ordnance1MOD.1
- Calibre82 mm
▣Performance7MOD.7
- Minimum Range0.12 km
- Maximum Range (standard)5.6 km
- Maximum Range (rocket-assisted)6 km
- Rate of Fire (burst)20
- Rate of Fire (sustained)20
- Elevation+45 to +85°
- Traverse4° left and right
◇Mobility1MOD.1
◆Dimensions1MOD.1
- Length1.4 m
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1987Production started
39
years in service
5
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries5country
05 / MASS Score
TOWED ARTILLERY & MORTARS RANKING Towed Artillery & Mortars
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
59TOWED ARTILLERY & MORTARS217PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA · ALL WEAPONS14PERFORMANCE/PRICE · TOWED ARTILLERY & MORTARS
ⓘ Rankings are within theTowed Artillery & Mortarscategory.
📚 Sources