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Standalone Grenade Launchers · Germany
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* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Range
60
Lethality
70
Accuracy
75
Capacity
65
Rate of Fire
70
Ammunition Versatility
80
Portability
50
Reliability
85
Ergonomics
75
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin Germany
ManufacturerHeckler & Koch
CategoryStandalone Grenade Launchers
Operators8 countries
Data Quality85%
71
Standalone Grenade Launchers MASS Rating
4/71
All-Time
Standalone Grenade Launchers · 10 axes scored
Range
60
Lethality
70
Accuracy
75
Capacity
65
Rate of Fire
70
Ammunition Versatility
80
Portability
50
Reliability
85
Ergonomics
75
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the standalone grenade launchers category.
01 / Overview
HK269
Country
Prime contractor
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
STANDALONE GRENADE LAUNCHERS
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PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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71
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
◎General4MOD.4
  • Weapon Typeautomatic grenade launcher
  • Weight29 kg
  • Calibre40 mm
  • In ServiceYes
◈Operation6MOD.6
▣Performance3MOD.3
  • Muzzle Velocity241 m/s
  • Effective Range1,500 m
  • Rate of Fire340
◇Warhead & Effect5MOD.5
◆Ammunition1MOD.1
  • Ammunition Types40x53mm
03 / History
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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