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Hand Grenades · France · 1976
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* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Lethality
60
Fragmentation Effect
65
Throw Range
40
Fuze Reliability
70
Type Versatility
20
Compactness
80
Ease of Use
90
Consistency
75
Technology
30
Cost
95
Origin France
ManufacturerGroupe Étienne Lacroix
CategoryHand Grenades
EraCold War
In service1976
Operators13 countries
Data Quality87%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
62
Hand Grenades MASS Rating
8/9
Cold War
25/116
All-Time
Hand Grenades · 10 axes scored
Lethality
60
Fragmentation Effect
65
Throw Range
40
Fuze Reliability
70
Type Versatility
20
Compactness
80
Ease of Use
90
Consistency
75
Technology
30
Cost
95
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the hand grenades category.
01 / Overview
grenade OF F1
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1976–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
HAND GRENADES · COLD WAR
8
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
95
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
62
hand grenades category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the hand grenades category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General3MOD.3
  • Weapon TypeHand grenade
  • Service Entry Year1939
  • Weight0.6 kg
◈Operation1MOD.1
▣Warhead & Effect3MOD.3
  • Warhead TypeFragmentation
  • Blast / Lethal Radius20 m
  • HE RoundYes
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1976Production started
50
years in service
9
countries operating
ⓘ 4 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
📖 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 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.
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