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C90-CR
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C90-CR

Standalone Grenade Launchers · Spain · 1990
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C90-CR

C90-CR
C90-CR Photo: Jackehammond · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Range
40
Lethality
50
Accuracy
55
Capacity
10
Rate of Fire
20
Ammunition Versatility
45
Portability
85
Reliability
75
Ergonomics
60
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin Spain
ManufacturerInstalaza
CategoryStandalone Grenade Launchers
EraCold War
In service1990
Operators16 countries
Data Quality86%
48
Standalone Grenade Launchers MASS Rating
19/23
Cold War
49/71
All-Time
Standalone Grenade Launchers · 10 axes scored
Range
40
Lethality
50
Accuracy
55
Capacity
10
Rate of Fire
20
Ammunition Versatility
45
Portability
85
Reliability
75
Ergonomics
60
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the standalone grenade launchers category.
01 / Overview
C90-CR
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1990–
Unit Price (current)
$2.5K↗ 10% inflation · 2022→2025
Original Price
$2.2K (2022)
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
STANDALONE GRENADE LAUNCHERS · COLD WAR
19
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$2.5K
Original: $2.2K (2022)
Inflation: +%10
48
standalone grenade launchers category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the standalone grenade launchers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
  • Weapon Typestandalone grenade launcher
  • Service Entry Year1990
  • Weight13.5 kg
  • Calibre90 mm
  • In ServiceYes
◈Operation6MOD.6
▣Performance3MOD.3
  • Muzzle Velocity160 m/s
  • Effective Range350 m
  • Maximum Range700 m
◇Warhead & Effect6MOD.6
◆Ammunition2MOD.2
  • Ammunition TypesHEAT, tandem HEAT, incendiary, smoke, training
  • Magazine / Drum Capacity1
▤Production2MOD.2
  • Unit Cost2,247 USD
  • Variants6
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1990Production started
36
years in service
16
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Inventory2country · 2,328units
2,328active
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
High Explosive (HE) round: an artillery or mortar projectile containing explosive filler designed to inflict damage through blast and fragmentation effects.
High-explosive anti-tank round fired from underbarrel grenade launchers, designed to penetrate armored targets using a shaped charge warhead.
A portable rocket or missile launcher designed to be operated by a single soldier from the shoulder.
A single-use or disposable underbarrel grenade launcher is a type that is intended to be used once and then discarded, often due to its low cost or limited functionality.
A two‑stage explosive warhead that fires a small precursor charge to defeat reactive armor, then detonates a main charge to penetrate the underlying armor.
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