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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the riot control & crowd control category.
01 / Overview
M234 launcher
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
RIOT CONTROL & CROWD CONTROL · COLD WAR
2
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
68
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the riot control & crowd control category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
- Weapon TypeRiot Control Launcher
- Service Entry Year1978
- Calibre40 mm
- In ServiceYes
◈Performance5MOD.5
- Effective Range40 m
- Maximum Range100 m
- Projectile / Munition TypeRing Airfoil Projectile
- Muzzle Velocity61 m/s
- Rate of Fire5
▣Effect3MOD.3
- Effect TypeKinetic and tear gas
- ReusableYes
- Area EffectYes
◇Production2MOD.2
- Operators1
- Variants0
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1978Production started
- 1987Production ended
48
years in service
9
years in production
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
RIOT CONTROL & CROWD CONTROL RANKING Riot Control & Crowd Control · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
12RIOT CONTROL & CROWD CONTROL2COLD WAR · RIOT CONTROL & CROWD CONTROL1706UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS15PERFORMANCE/PRICE · RIOT CONTROL & CROWD CONTROL
ⓘ Rankings are within theRiot Control & Crowd Controlcategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
A munition or device effect that impacts a designated area rather than a single point, typically used in riot control to disperse crowds.
Reusable: a characteristic of riot‑control equipment or munitions that permits recovery, maintenance, and redeployment after use.
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