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DP-65A
Photo: Ильдуса Гилязутдинова · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0
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DP-65A

Standalone Grenade Launchers · Russia · 1991
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DP-65A

DP-65A
DP-65A Photo: Ильдуса Гилязутдинова · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Range
60
Lethality
70
Accuracy
55
Capacity
40
Rate of Fire
65
Ammunition Versatility
30
Portability
45
Reliability
85
Ergonomics
50
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin Russia
CategoryStandalone Grenade Launchers
EraCold War
In service1991
Operators2 countries
Data Quality83%
60
Standalone Grenade Launchers MASS Rating
8/23
Cold War
22/71
All-Time
Standalone Grenade Launchers · 10 axes scored
Range
60
Lethality
70
Accuracy
55
Capacity
40
Rate of Fire
65
Ammunition Versatility
30
Portability
45
Reliability
85
Ergonomics
50
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the standalone grenade launchers category.
01 / Overview
DP-65A
Country
Production
1991–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
STANDALONE GRENADE LAUNCHERS · COLD WAR
8
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
60
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 Year1991
  • Weight10 kg
  • Calibre55 mm
  • In ServiceYes
◈Operation5MOD.5
▣Performance2MOD.2
  • Effective Range500 m
  • Projectile Weight650 g
◇Warhead & Effect6MOD.6
◆Ammunition2MOD.2
  • Ammunition TypesRG-55M
  • Magazine / Drum Capacity10
▤Production2MOD.2
  • Operators3
  • Variants1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1991Production started
35
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
📖 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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