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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
OPL-40M
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2010–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
STANDALONE GRENADE LAUNCHERS · MODERN ERA
6
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
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
◎General6MOD.6
- Weapon TypeUnder-barrel grenade launcher
- Service Entry Year2010
- Weight1.4 kg
- Calibre40 mm
- Length370 mm
- In ServiceYes
◈Operation6MOD.6
- Action TypeSingle-shot
- Crew1
- Single-Use / DisposableNo
- Shoulder-FiredNo
- Reload TypeManual loading
- Sight TypeLeaf sight and post front sight
▣Performance2MOD.2
- Muzzle Velocity74 m/s
- Effective Range375 m
◇Warhead & Effect5MOD.5
- Warhead TypeHigh-explosive
- HE RoundYes
- HEAT RoundNo
- Tandem ChargeNo
- Thermobaric RoundNo
◆Ammunition2MOD.2
- Ammunition Types40×46mm NATO
- Magazine / Drum Capacity1
▤Production2MOD.2
- Operators1
- Variants0
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2010Production started
- 2011Entered service
16
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
STANDALONE GRENADE LAUNCHERS RANKING Standalone Grenade Launchers · Modern Era
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
34STANDALONE GRENADE LAUNCHERS6MODERN ERA · STANDALONE GRENADE LAUNCHERS9VIETNAM · ALL WEAPONS31PERFORMANCE/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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