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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
Norinco LG5 / QLU-11
Category
Country
Production
2011–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
STANDALONE GRENADE LAUNCHERS · MODERN ERA
2
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
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 TypeGrenade Launching Sniper
- Service Entry Year2011
- Weight12.9 kg
- Calibre40 mm
- In ServiceYes
◈Operation6MOD.6
- Action Typehybrid short-recoil and advanced primer ignition (API) blowback
- Crew1
- Single-Use / DisposableNo
- Shoulder-FiredNo
- Reload TypeDrum magazine
- Sight Typefire control sight system
▣Performance4MOD.4
- Muzzle Velocity320 m/s
- Effective Range1,000 m
- Maximum Range2,200 m
- Projectile Weight200 g
◇Warhead & Effect5MOD.5
- Warhead TypeHEDP, HE, Airburst, Incendiary
- HE RoundYes
- HEAT RoundNo
- Tandem ChargeNo
- Thermobaric RoundNo
◆Ammunition2MOD.2
- Ammunition Types40x53mm HV, 35x32mm SR
- Magazine / Drum Capacity15
▤Production2MOD.2
- Operators3
- Variants2
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2011Production started
15
years in service
3
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries3country
05 / MASS Score
STANDALONE GRENADE LAUNCHERS RANKING Standalone Grenade Launchers · Modern Era
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
13STANDALONE GRENADE LAUNCHERS2MODERN ERA · STANDALONE GRENADE LAUNCHERS182PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA · ALL WEAPONS3PERFORMANCE/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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