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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
Denel Y3 AGL
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2003–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
STANDALONE GRENADE LAUNCHERS · POST-COLD WAR
3
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
76
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 TypeAutomatic grenade launcher
- Service Entry Year2003
- Weight18 kg
- Calibre40 mm
- In ServiceYes
◈Operation6MOD.6
- Action TypeLong recoil; open breech
- Crew3
- Single-Use / DisposableNo
- Shoulder-FiredNo
- Reload TypeLine-fed belt
- Sight TypeOptical or electronic [on-board ballistic computer, or 'LobSight']
▣Performance3MOD.3
- Muzzle Velocity242 m/s
- Maximum Range2,176 m
- Rate of Fire425
◇Warhead & Effect5MOD.5
- Warhead Type40×53 mm grenade
- HE RoundYes
- HEAT RoundNo
- Tandem ChargeNo
- Thermobaric RoundNo
◆Ammunition2MOD.2
- Ammunition Types40×53 mm high-velocity grenades
- Magazine / Drum Capacity20
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2003Production started
23
years in service
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
STANDALONE GRENADE LAUNCHERS RANKING Standalone Grenade Launchers · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
13STANDALONE GRENADE LAUNCHERS3POST-COLD WAR · STANDALONE GRENADE LAUNCHERS34SOUTH AFRICA · ALL WEAPONS55PERFORMANCE/PRICE · STANDALONE GRENADE LAUNCHERS
ⓘ Rankings are within theStandalone Grenade Launcherscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE1terms
High Explosive (HE) round: an artillery or mortar projectile containing explosive filler designed to inflict damage through blast and fragmentation effects.
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