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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the standalone grenade launchers category.
01 / Overview
CIS 40 GL
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1980–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
STANDALONE GRENADE LAUNCHERS · COLD WAR
10
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
58
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ 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 Year1980
- Weight2.05 kg
- Calibre40 mm
- In ServiceYes
◈Operation6MOD.6
- Action TypeBreak-action, single action
- Crew1
- Single-Use / DisposableNo
- Shoulder-FiredYes
- Reload TypeBreech-loaded
- Sight TypeFolding leaf sight
▣Performance2MOD.2
- Muzzle Velocity76 m/s
- Effective Range400 m
◇Warhead & Effect5MOD.5
- Warhead Type40x46mm grenade
- HE RoundYes
- HEAT RoundNo
- Tandem ChargeNo
- Thermobaric RoundNo
◆Ammunition2MOD.2
- Ammunition Types40x46mm grenade
- Magazine / Drum Capacity1
▤Production1MOD.1
- Variants1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1980Production started
46
years in service
6
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries7country
05 / MASS Score
STANDALONE GRENADE LAUNCHERS RANKING Standalone Grenade Launchers · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
24STANDALONE GRENADE LAUNCHERS10COLD WAR · STANDALONE GRENADE LAUNCHERS17SINGAPORE · ALL WEAPONS63PERFORMANCE/PRICE · STANDALONE GRENADE LAUNCHERS
ⓘ Rankings are within theStandalone Grenade Launcherscategory.
📖 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 portable rocket or missile launcher designed to be operated by a single soldier from the shoulder.
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